Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Coordinate Responders

National Public Safety Careers; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for Evansville, IN. Responsibilities include receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers and agencies.

The role requires attention to accuracy, strong listening, and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced setting. Typical duties include monitoring radio traffic, updating incident information, and ensuring records compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Typing accuracy and ability to understand spoken information.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and use criminal justice information systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Listening

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for Evansville, IN. Responsibilities include receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers and agencies.

The role requires attention to accuracy, strong listening, and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced setting. Typical duties include monitoring radio traffic, updating incident information, and ensuring records compliance.