Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Coloma (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations. Duties include receiving requests for assistance, maintaining radio communications, and handling authorized records duties for assigned agencies in Coloma, MI.

The role may involve night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with overtime based on staffing. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately is required.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and operate in a dispatch environment.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening and 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 required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Spoken information comprehension

Clear radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations. Duties include receiving requests for assistance, maintaining radio communications, and handling authorized records duties for assigned agencies in Coloma, MI.

The role may involve night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with overtime based on staffing. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.