Police Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Croton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is posting police dispatcher opportunities in Croton, OH. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incidents, and coordinating with police and other agencies from a dispatch center.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and quickly learn jurisdictional geography. Training is often provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required or preferred.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accurately

Radio communications

Multitasking

Clear verbal communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is posting police dispatcher opportunities in Croton, OH. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incidents, and coordinating with police and other agencies from a dispatch center.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and quickly learn jurisdictional geography. Training is often provided by the employer.