Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Gas City, Indiana. Dispatchers receive calls, coordinate with officers, and ensure accurate information flows to field personnel on a variety of shifts.

This role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Training is provided, and candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and learning jurisdictional geography are required.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening and security training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to 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 completing required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Clear communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Security training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Gas City, Indiana. Dispatchers receive calls, coordinate with officers, and ensure accurate information flows to field personnel on a variety of shifts.

This role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Training is provided, and candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.