24/7 Police Dispatcher — Critical Support & Coordination

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Hennepin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in the United States seeks Police Dispatcher roles in Hennepin. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Positions may involve night/weekend shifts and continuous operations. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided to develop typing accuracy, radio communication, and jurisdictional knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Learn jurisdictional geography; may require screening for access to CJIS.
• Possibility of training for entry-level positions and certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in the United States seeks Police Dispatcher roles in Hennepin. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Positions may involve night/weekend shifts and continuous operations. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided to develop typing accuracy, radio communication, and jurisdictional knowledge.