Police Dispatcher - Local Openings

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Port Hadlock (WA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Other provisions

Résumé du poste

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Port Hadlock, WA, seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving calls and maintaining communication with officers. Duties include documenting locations, assigning calls, monitoring status, and coordinating with agencies.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma, accurate typing, and clear radio communication. Training may be provided for entry-level roles; security screenings may apply for access to sensitive records systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential.
• Prior police dispatch experience or related certifications may be required for advanced roles.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screenings and security training.

Responsabilités

• 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 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 incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Connaissances

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Situational awareness

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Port Hadlock

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

Duty Location: {airport_name}, Port Hadlock, WA

Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy

Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year

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Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}

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

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid leave
• employee‑assistance resources
• continuing education
• premium pay
• other provisions