Police Dispatcher: Rapid Emergency Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Basalt (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers for Basalt, Colorado to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable radio and telephone communication with officers.

Responsibilities include receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incident locations and descriptions, assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately, listen and understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and follow agency procedures.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio comms

Geography

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers for Basalt, Colorado to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable radio and telephone communication with officers.

Responsibilities include receiving emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incident locations and descriptions, assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.