Rapid-Response Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Wooster (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Wooster, Arkansas, to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers across shifts.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional geography. Training and potential ongoing education are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing accurately.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography.
• CJIS access may require additional 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

Clear communication

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Wooster, Arkansas, to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers across shifts.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional geography. Training and potential ongoing education are provided as part of the role.