Police Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Chase (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks skilled police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations from Chase, LA. Responsibilities include taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and assigning incidents to officers based on priority and policy.

Position may involve continuous dispatch duties and shift variability. Applicants should have a high school diploma, accurate typing, strong listening skills, clear radio communication, and basic geography

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and geography knowledge essential.
• CJIS access may require additional screening and training.

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 radio traffic and officer status; relay updates as incidents evolve.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD system

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks skilled police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations from Chase, LA. Responsibilities include taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and assigning incidents to officers based on priority and policy.

Position may involve continuous dispatch duties and shift variability. Applicants should have a high school diploma, accurate typing, strong listening skills, clear radio communication, and basic geography