Police Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Radio Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Potts Camp (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Potts Camp, MS. The role focuses on handling emergency and nonemergency requests, providing critical communication between officers and the public.

Dispatchers will document locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and dispatch training are commonly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; entry training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Must communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported 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 safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Active listening

Multitasking

Geographic knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Public safety dispatch certification

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Potts Camp, MS. The role focuses on handling emergency and nonemergency requests, providing critical communication between officers and the public.

Dispatchers will document locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assign calls, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma and dispatch training are commonly required.