Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Continuing Education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Flat Lick, KY. Responsibilities include receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, logging locations and details, and dispatching officers as priorities dictate to ensure public safety.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; entry-level training may be provided. Strong typing, listening, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential, with CJIS access requiring screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level roles.
• Must type accurately and listen attentively; speak clearly by radio.
• Able to learn jurisdictional geography and operate CJIS or similar systems with proper screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspects, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Flat Lick

Position Details

Duty Location:
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Employer:
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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

• Depending on eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid leave; employee-assistance resources; and continuing education.
• Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement

Prepare for the Police Dispatcher Hiring Process

Our independent preparation program helps applicants become familiar with common hiring stages and strengthen relevant assessment and interview skills. It does not provide agency certification or guarantee selection.

Police dispatch hiring-process guidance

• Listening, data-entry, and multitasking practice
• Resume and application support
• Scenario-based interview preparation
• Job-search tools and candidate support
• Start preparing for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Flat Lick.