Police Dispatcher: Critical Public Safety Communicator

National Public Safety Careers; South Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for South Walpole, MA. The role involves taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining incident records. It requires typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants.

Dispatch services may require night/weekend shifts, overtime, and adherence to confidentiality and security standards. Agency-specific benefits vary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio is essential; familiarity with jurisdictional geography helps.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Listening

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for South Walpole, MA. The role involves taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining incident records. It requires typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography. Training may be provided for entry-level applicants.

Dispatch services may require night/weekend shifts, overtime, and adherence to confidentiality and security standards. Agency-specific benefits vary.