Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Gardner (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Gardner, IL is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while adhering to confidentiality and security standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing accuracy and clear radio communication are essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and operate dispatch software.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates and coordinate with neighboring agencies.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Gardner, IL is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while adhering to confidentiality and security standards.