Rapid-Response Police Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Gouldsboro (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks Police Dispatcher candidates to handle emergency and nonemergency police requests. You will document locations, suspect details, vehicle information, and hazards, while assigning calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures.

Ideal applicants type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio. Jurisdictional geography knowledge and security screening may be required; the role involves shift work and

Qualifications

• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication skills required.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and follow procedures.
• Background checks and screening may be required.
• Prior dispatch experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency police requests.
• Document locations, descriptions, vehicles, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates on incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other services.
• Maintain secure and accurate incident records.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dispatch software

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks Police Dispatcher candidates to handle emergency and nonemergency police requests. You will document locations, suspect details, vehicle information, and hazards, while assigning calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures.

Ideal applicants type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio. Jurisdictional geography knowledge and security screening may be required; the role involves shift work and