Police Dispatcher in Jamestown

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

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Jamestown, OH seeks Police Dispatcher to receive requests for police assistance, document locations and relay updates to officers. You will coordinate with officers and agencies and operate records systems.

The role may require shift work including nights and weekends, with training provided for entry-level candidates. Strong typing, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential requirements, along with a HS diploma and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing accuracy and clear radio communication are essential.
• Familiarity with police records systems is preferred.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate under security requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Police Records System

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Jamestown

Police Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the position may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive. Accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are essential parts of the work.

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Schedule: {work_schedule}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

• 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
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation