Police Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Laurel (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Laurel, MT seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, and may require night or weekend shifts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, and learn jurisdiction geography.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training and experience can be beneficial.
• Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction 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 training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio dispatch

Multitasking

Geography

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Laurel, MT seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, and may require night or weekend shifts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, and learn jurisdiction geography.