Police Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

National Public Safety Careers; Spangle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Spangle, WA. Dispatchers receive police assistance requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers based on urgency and procedures.

Typical duties include monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is commonly required; on-site training and security screening may be provided by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; entry training may be provided.
• Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and access records systems as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Radio communications

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Spangle, WA. Dispatchers receive police assistance requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers based on urgency and procedures.

Typical duties include monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is commonly required; on-site training and security screening may be provided by the agency.