Police Dispatcher: Emergency Response & Radio Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Nickelsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Nickelsville, VA seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining reliable communication, and coordinating with officers.

Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and performing required records inquiries after training; candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type accurately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry level.
• Typing accuracy and clear radio communication are essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and complete background screening when 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 training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing skills

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography learning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Nickelsville, VA seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance, maintaining reliable communication, and coordinating with officers.

Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and performing required records inquiries after training; candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to type accurately.