Police Dispatcher — High-Stakes Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Shannon, MS, seeks qualified Police Dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency calls and coordinate with officers on duty. The role requires accurate reporting, fast decision-making, and strong radio communication skills.

Candidates typically hold a high school diploma, with agency-provided training and potential records-system duties. Work may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training available by agencies.
• Typing, listening, and clear radio communication needed; dispatch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and 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 records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Shannon, MS, seeks qualified Police Dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency calls and coordinate with officers on duty. The role requires accurate reporting, fast decision-making, and strong radio communication skills.

Candidates typically hold a high school diploma, with agency-provided training and potential records-system duties. Work may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on staffing.