Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Gwinn (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher in Gwinn, MI to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers. You will monitor radio traffic and assign calls per priority, maintaining records with confidentiality.

The role requires typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography and records systems, with training provided for entry-level candidates. Evening shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Typing accuracy and clear radio communication essential.
• Ability to learn records systems and jurisdiction geography.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Multitasking

Clear spoken English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher in Gwinn, MI to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers. You will monitor radio traffic and assign calls per priority, maintaining records with confidentiality.

The role requires typing accuracy, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography and records systems, with training provided for entry-level candidates. Evening shifts and overtime may be required.