Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatcher candidates for positions in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role may include night and weekend shifts to support continuous operations, with training provided where needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong typing and communication skills to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear spoken communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatcher candidates for positions in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

The role may include night and weekend shifts to support continuous operations, with training provided where needed. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong typing and communication skills to ensure accurate