Job Description
Join Albuquerque's elite emergency response team as a Police Dispatcher Trainee! This high-impact role offers premium compensation while serving your community. We provide comprehensive training to transform you into a life-saving communications expert. With competitive pay ($52k-$68k), comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities, this is your chance to launch a fulfilling public safety career.
Responsibilities
- Process emergency calls with precision and compassion
- Dispatch police units using CAD systems during critical incidents
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation of all communications
- Coordinate with multiple agencies (EMS, Fire, FBI) during emergencies
- Operate radio systems and specialized communication equipment
- Provide lifesaving instructions to callers during crisis situations
- Adhere to strict confidentiality and HIPAA protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)
- Minimum 60 WPM typing certification
- Valid New Mexico driver's license
- Pass comprehensive background check and polygraph examination
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/holidays
- Clean 7-year criminal history record
- Basic computer proficiency with Windows OS
- US citizenship or legal residency status