Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Washington (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates to support law enforcement communications in Washington. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, entering accurate incident details, and ensuring timely updates to officers on the scene.

Ideal applicants will type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and be prepared for background screening and jurisdictional knowledge tests as part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication skills and knowledge of jurisdiction geography; may require security screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates as incidents unfold.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Multitasking

Dispatch aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates to support law enforcement communications in Washington. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, entering accurate incident details, and ensuring timely updates to officers on the scene.

Ideal applicants will type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and be prepared for background screening and jurisdictional knowledge tests as part of the onboarding process.