Public Safety Dispatcher: Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Lone Star (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified police dispatchers to receive and triage police requests in Star, TX. The role involves accurate data entry, radio communication, and coordination with officers to ensure timely responses.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing skills, and the ability to understand spoken information. Training and security checks are commonly required, with duties including live incident monitoring and records management.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Security screening or background checks may be required by the employing agency.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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 changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain accurate incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Multitasking

Dispatch procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified police dispatchers to receive and triage police requests in Star, TX. The role involves accurate data entry, radio communication, and coordination with officers to ensure timely responses.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing skills, and the ability to understand spoken information. Training and security checks are commonly required, with duties including live incident monitoring and records management.