Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education support

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hinesville, GA is seeking Police Dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident details, and assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, monitor radio traffic, and may require training and security checks. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training provided for entry-level positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training often provided for entry-level roles.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and geographic awareness are essential.

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 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 emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hinesville, GA is seeking Police Dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident details, and assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, monitor radio traffic, and may require training and security checks. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training provided for entry-level positions.