Police Dispatcher - Fast, Accurate Emergency Communication

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Hillsdale (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hillsdale, OK seeks a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve dispatching, call taking, and access to records systems after training.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and learning jurisdictional geography may be required.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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 emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and protect sensitive information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Spoken/radio communication

Multitasking

Situational awareness

Jurisdictional geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS/records systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hillsdale, OK seeks a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve dispatching, call taking, and access to records systems after training.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography.