Police Dispatcher - Local Openings

National Public Safety Careers; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Resumo da oferta

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Catalina, AZ. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

The role may involve night, weekend, holidays, and overtime depending on staffing. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent; some vacancies offer training.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography.
• Access to CJIS may require screening and security training.
• Some roles may require prior dispatch experience or certifications.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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 training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Conhecimentos

Typing

Radio communication

Listening

Geography knowledge

Formação académica

High school diploma

Ferramentas

Criminal justice information systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Catalina

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}, Catalina, AZ

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.