Police Dispatcher - Local Openings

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee‑assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers for Port Hadlock, WA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to work in rotating shifts across days, nights, weekends, and holidays. This position emphasizes maintaining precise records, safeguarding sensitive information, and collaborating with neighboring agencies to ensure rapid response

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies offer training for entry level positions.
• Must type accurately and quickly; clear radio communication essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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 potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain accurate incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

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

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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

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