Police Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hueytown, AL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. You may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; you will document incidents, relay updates, and coordinate with agencies.

Training provided; background checks required. The role may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and operational

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

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 completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hueytown, AL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. You may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; you will document incidents, relay updates, and coordinate with agencies.

Training provided; background checks required. The role may require night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and operational