Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Portage, Wisconsin. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers and other agencies.

This on-site role may involve night, weekend, and holiday shifts. A high school diploma is commonly required, with agency-provided training; prior dispatch experience and relevant certifications can be preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; training provided.
• Typing speed and accuracy essential for rapid data entry.
• Ability to understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

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 procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Communication

Radio procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records management system

Police radio/dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Portage, Wisconsin. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers and other agencies.

This on-site role may involve night, weekend, and holiday shifts. A high school diploma is commonly required, with agency-provided training; prior dispatch experience and relevant certifications can be preferred.