Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Town of Constable (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks qualified police dispatch operators to receive emergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers. You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while maintaining secure incident records.

The role requires a high school diploma, typing proficiency, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Prior dispatch experience is advantageous; training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Experience or certifications in police dispatch preferred; may require background checks.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates on changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio dispatch

Situation awareness

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Police dispatch certification

Tools

Records systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks qualified police dispatch operators to receive emergency requests, document details, and assign calls to officers. You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while maintaining secure incident records.

The role requires a high school diploma, typing proficiency, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography. Prior dispatch experience is advantageous; training is provided where needed.