Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Rockport (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Rockport, WA. You will receive emergency and nonemergency calls, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Ideal candidates type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and can work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, or holidays as required by agency operations. A high school diploma is commonly required; entry-level positions may include on-the-job

Qualifications

• Typing accurately at standard speeds and maintaining focus in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail; learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Complete authorized records inquiries after required training.

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Rockport, WA. You will receive emergency and nonemergency calls, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Ideal candidates type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and can work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, or holidays as required by agency operations. A high school diploma is commonly required; entry-level positions may include on-the-job