Police Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Fort Gregg-Adams (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities at Fort Gregg Adams, VA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, assign calls to officers, and monitor status and radio traffic.

The role requires typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and geographic awareness, with potential security screening for access to sensitive systems. Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; alternative schedules depend on agency needs.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography; access to criminal justice information systems may require screening and security training.

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 accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities at Fort Gregg Adams, VA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, assign calls to officers, and monitor status and radio traffic.

The role requires typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and geographic awareness, with potential security screening for access to sensitive systems. Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; alternative schedules depend on agency needs.