Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Silver Lake (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Silver Lake, Indiana. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and descriptions, and coordinating with officers and agencies to ensure timely, safe responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography. Training may be provided; shifts can include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Clear spoken communication over radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and access related systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Silver Lake, Indiana. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and descriptions, and coordinating with officers and agencies to ensure timely, safe responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn local geography. Training may be provided; shifts can include nights and weekends.