Police Dispatcher - Urgent Need

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Vallejo (CA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified candidates to operate dispatch consoles, handling emergency and nonemergency police requests. You will document locations, descriptions, and hazards, assign calls to officers, and monitor status and radio traffic while coordinating with surrounding agencies.

Training may be provided for entry-level hires, with potential background checks and security screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsabilités

• 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 incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Connaissances

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdictional geography

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Criminal justice information systems

Description du poste

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Albion

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Albion, WA
• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}-{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation
• Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments
• Complete additional screening when required by the employer
• Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications
• Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid leave
• employee-assistance resources
• continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.