Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Sigel (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Sigel, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable radio and phone communications. Candidates may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, with accuracy in location details, hazard descriptions, and incident updates to officers in the field.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, multitasking and clear radio communication,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident details and relevant hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates and coordinate with agencies.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard information.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies.
• Complete required records inquiries after training.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Sigel, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable radio and phone communications. Candidates may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, with accuracy in location details, hazard descriptions, and incident updates to officers in the field.

Ideal applicants have a high school diploma, strong typing, listening, multitasking and clear radio communication,