Police Dispatcher: Real-Time Support & Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Independence, LA seeks qualified Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests and relay information to officers. Dispatchers maintain accurate locations, vehicle details, and hazards, while coordinating with neighboring agencies and emergency services.

Ideal candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly via radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some vacancies may offer training.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication skills and knowledge of jurisdiction geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers per 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 clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accurately

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Independence, LA seeks qualified Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests and relay information to officers. Dispatchers maintain accurate locations, vehicle details, and hazards, while coordinating with neighboring agencies and emergency services.

Ideal candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly via radio.