Police Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Lago Vista (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Lago Vista, TX seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by taking emergencies, maintaining communications with officers, and coordinating responses.

Dispatchers document locations and descriptions, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and access records systems after training. The role may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and performance in dispatch aptitude assessments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and 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 safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CJIS systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Lago Vista, TX seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by taking emergencies, maintaining communications with officers, and coordinating responses.

Dispatchers document locations and descriptions, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and access records systems after training. The role may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and needs.