24/7 Police Dispatcher: Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher candidates for a position in Glenwood, IL. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers, ensuring rapid response and clear communications.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, and maintain situational awareness across radio and data systems. The role may include night and weekend shifts, with background checks and training as required by the

Qualifications

• Typing accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Communication

Radio communications

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher candidates for a position in Glenwood, IL. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, and assign calls to officers, ensuring rapid response and clear communications.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, and maintain situational awareness across radio and data systems. The role may include night and weekend shifts, with background checks and training as required by the