Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Le Center, MN. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests and maintain communication with officers to support safety operations.

Responsibilities include documenting locations, prioritizing calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma, typing accuracy, and ability to learn local geography are required, with background checks and security screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training provided for entry level.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate records systems.
• Successful background check and security screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations and vehicle details.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor radio traffic and relay safety updates.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other services.
• Maintain incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Clear speech

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS/records system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Le Center, MN. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests and maintain communication with officers to support safety operations.

Responsibilities include documenting locations, prioritizing calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma, typing accuracy, and ability to learn local geography are required, with background checks and security screening.