Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Public Safety Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Mississippi; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support Tunica law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Responsibilities include documenting locations, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with agencies.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with on-the-job training provided. Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed; CJIS access and security screening may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level.
• Able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and geography knowledge.
• CJIS access and security screening may be required.

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 agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support Tunica law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Responsibilities include documenting locations, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with agencies.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with on-the-job training provided. Dispatchers may work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed; CJIS access and security screening may be required.