Police Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Covington, KY, seeks skilled police dispatchers to receive and triage emergency and nonemergency calls. You will document locations, vehicle details, and hazards, then assign calls to officers according to priorities.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while learning jurisdiction geography and working with CJIS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to work under pressure and learn jurisdiction geography.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communications

Situational awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Covington, KY, seeks skilled police dispatchers to receive and triage emergency and nonemergency calls. You will document locations, vehicle details, and hazards, then assign calls to officers according to priorities.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while learning jurisdiction geography and working with CJIS systems.