Police Dispatcher - Emergency Calls, Multi-Shift & Benefits

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Riverside (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Riverside, Utah seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests and maintaining reliable comms with officers, often combining call taking, radio dispatch, and records duties.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio, with strong local geography knowledge. Training and security screenings may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Clear radio and spoken communication.
• Basic geography knowledge of jurisdictions.
• Background checks and security screening may apply.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to 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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Attention to detail

Clear speaking skills

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Riverside, Utah seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests and maintaining reliable comms with officers, often combining call taking, radio dispatch, and records duties.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio, with strong local geography knowledge. Training and security screenings may apply.