Police Dispatcher — Real-Time Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Berkey (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Lucas, OH. Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining reliable communication, and coordinating with officers.

Typical duties include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and relaying updates. Training may be provided; a high school diploma is commonly required, with additional security screening as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; training provided for entry-level positions.
• Able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Familiarity with local geography and ability to understand spoken information.

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 safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain complete incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio Dispatch

Clear Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Records Management System

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Lucas, OH. Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests, maintaining reliable communication, and coordinating with officers.

Typical duties include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and relaying updates. Training may be provided; a high school diploma is commonly required, with additional security screening as needed.