24/7 Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Support & Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Salem (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Salem, SD seeks Police Dispatcher-ready candidates to support law enforcement operations. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers per priority guidelines.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography. Training and background checks may be involved, with potential access to CJIS and records systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with training possible.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and jurisdiction geography knowledge.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Dispatch aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS access

Records systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Salem, SD seeks Police Dispatcher-ready candidates to support law enforcement operations. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers per priority guidelines.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography. Training and background checks may be involved, with potential access to CJIS and records systems.