Job Description
Join the Baton Rouge Police Department's elite team as a Police Dispatcher Trainee! Start your career in public safety tomorrow where you'll be the vital link between citizens and emergency services. We provide comprehensive paid training to prepare you for high-pressure situations. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on community safety. No experience required – we seek dedicated individuals ready to serve Baton Rouge with integrity and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prioritize emergency/non-emergency calls using CAD systems
- Dispatch police units and coordinate resources during critical incidents
- Maintain accurate radio communication protocols with field units
- Enter/update case information in law enforcement databases
- Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to callers
- Operate multiple communication systems simultaneously
- Adhere to strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance standards
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to type 40+ WPM (verified assessment)
- Valid Louisiana driver's license
- Pass extensive background check and polygraph examination
- Clear criminal history (no felony convictions)
- U.S. citizenship or legal resident status
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/weekends
- Basic computer proficiency with MS Office Suite