Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Akron (OH); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Résumé du poste

National Public Safety Careers advertises Police Dispatcher opportunities in Copley, OH. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants and background screening is common.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing accurately and listening ability are essential.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography are important.
• Access to background screening and security checks may apply.

Responsabilités

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Connaissances

Type accurately

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Copley

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications. Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation
• Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments
• Complete additional screening when required by the employer
• Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications
• Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid leave
• employee-assistance resources
• continuing education
• Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.