Police Dispatcher — Real-Time Public Safety Communicator

National Public Safety Careers; West Newbury (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in West Newbury, MA. Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Duties include documenting incidents, coordinating with agencies, and relaying updates while ensuring confidentiality and security. Typical work involves typing accurately, understanding radio communications, and meeting agency background and screening

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information for radio/phone communication.
• Willingness to undergo background investigations and security screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in West Newbury, MA. Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Duties include documenting incidents, coordinating with agencies, and relaying updates while ensuring confidentiality and security. Typical work involves typing accurately, understanding radio communications, and meeting agency background and screening