Police Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications Hub

National Public Safety Careers; Alpaugh (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Alpaugh, California. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining reliable radio communications, and coordinating with officers.

The role includes recording incident details, prioritizing calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and basic typing/listening skills are typically required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Typing accurately, understanding spoken information, communicating clearly by radio, and learning jurisdictional geography may be required; CJIS access may require screening.

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

Skills

Typing

Listening

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Alpaugh, California. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining reliable radio communications, and coordinating with officers.

The role includes recording incident details, prioritizing calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and basic typing/listening skills are typically required, with training provided.