Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; West York (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers for opportunities in West York, IL. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely response.

The role may involve nights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required, and candidates should type accurately and communicate clearly by radio; some agencies provide training and security screening as part of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided by the agency.
• Able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Familiarity with police dispatch procedures and records systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing speed

Multitasking

Communication

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records management systems

Police dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers for opportunities in West York, IL. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance, document details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely response.

The role may involve nights, weekends, and overtime. A high school diploma is commonly required, and candidates should type accurately and communicate clearly by radio; some agencies provide training and security screening as part of