Police Dispatcher in Prichard, WV - Shift Differentials Available

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Prichard (WV); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Prichard, WV. Dispatchers receive calls, document locations, and coordinate with officers to relay updates and ensure public safety.

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with training and security screening as part of the process. Primary duties include handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining incident records, and coordinating with neighboring agencies while complying with

Qualificações

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio and handle dispatched information.

Responsabilidades

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers and monitor radio traffic and status.

Conhecimentos

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Prichard

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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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

Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments

Complete additional screening when required by the employer

Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications

Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid leave; employee‑assistance resources; and continuing education. Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.