Seattle Police Dispatcher — Essential 911 & Radio Ops

National Public Safety Careers

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Education assistance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Seattle. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance, document locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

They monitor officer status and radio traffic, relay updates, and conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
Clear communication by radio and learning jurisdictional 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.