Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Windsor (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Windsor, VA seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining accurate incident records, and coordinating with officers to ensure swift response. The role involves documenting locations, descriptions, and hazards, and relaying critical updates to field units.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level candidates.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and ability to learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates on incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Windsor, VA seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining accurate incident records, and coordinating with officers to ensure swift response. The role involves documenting locations, descriptions, and hazards, and relaying critical updates to field units.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.