Police Dispatcher — Critical Public Safety Communicator

National Public Safety Careers; Bellbrook (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers presents police dispatcher opportunities in Bellbrook, Ohio. Dispatchers receive calls for police assistance and coordinate with officers via radio and records systems to ensure accurate, timely response.

Roles may involve night or weekend work and require strong typing, listening, and multitasking skills, plus the ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Training is often provided for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments may be required.

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 changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Geography learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers presents police dispatcher opportunities in Bellbrook, Ohio. Dispatchers receive calls for police assistance and coordinate with officers via radio and records systems to ensure accurate, timely response.

Roles may involve night or weekend work and require strong typing, listening, and multitasking skills, plus the ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Training is often provided for entry-level applicants.