Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Umatilla, OR invites applications for Police Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers receive calls, document locations, and assign incidents to officers, maintaining radio communication and situational awareness to support field units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, fast typing, and strong radio communication with the ability to learn local geography; CJIS access screening may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; entry training provided.
• Excellent typing speed and clear radio communication are essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography; CJIS screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns as they occur.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and access records when needed.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Umatilla, OR invites applications for Police Dispatcher roles. Dispatchers receive calls, document locations, and assign incidents to officers, maintaining radio communication and situational awareness to support field units.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, fast typing, and strong radio communication with the ability to learn local geography; CJIS access screening may apply.