Police Dispatcher — Critical 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; South Barre (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in South Barre, MA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers, while monitoring radio traffic and coordinating with nearby agencies to ensure safety and timely updates.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma, can type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and efficiently
• Clear spoken communication over radio
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography
• Security screening may be required for access to records systems

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Typing

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in South Barre, MA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers, while monitoring radio traffic and coordinating with nearby agencies to ensure safety and timely updates.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma, can type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio.