Police Dispatcher: Emergency Call Taker + Sign-On Bonus

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) seeks a Police Dispatcher to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch units, and maintain critical radio communications. The role supports university safety operations and requires calm, precise documentation and rapid decision-making in a high-security campus environment.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, dispatcher experience, and comfort working across CAD/RMS systems.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of experience including dispatching responsibilities.
• Equivalent education may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Answer and process emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Interview callers to determine call nature, supporting information and safety elements.
• Dispatch calls for service to police personnel and resources using approved terminology.
• Maintain situational awareness across multiple radio channels.
• Document event information in a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
• Maintain and modify records, including NCIC/WACIC entries as required.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Keyboarding

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Tools

CAD/RMS

Job description

University of Washington Police Department (UWPD) seeks a Police Dispatcher to handle emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatch units, and maintain critical radio communications. The role supports university safety operations and requires calm, precise documentation and rapid decision-making in a high-security campus environment.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, dispatcher experience, and comfort working across CAD/RMS systems.