Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Christiana (TN); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Résumé du poste

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Christiana, TN. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, and assigning calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, and clear radio communication skills. Access to sensitive information may require additional screening and training. The position may involve shift work and overtime based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced roles may require prior dispatch work and certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

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.

Connaissances

Typing accurately

Clear radio communication

Spoken information comprehension

Geography learning

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Criminal justice information systems

Description du poste

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Christiana, TN


• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy


• Pay: {salary_min}-{salary_max} per year


• Schedule: {work_schedule}


• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}


• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}


• 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

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.