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Dispatcher Job Description

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A Police Dispatcher is a communications worker who receives and responds to calls for assisatnce. Their role is to transmit information in order to coordinate operations or law enforcement officers for investigation and action. They are responsible for receiving and responding to all calls for police assistance, assisting officers, answering queries about rules and regulations, logging all incoming calls and emails, broadcasting orders to patrol officers, and transmiting radio and telephone messages.

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,989Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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5.6 years
$41K
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2.83 years
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