Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Public Safety Impact

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Adams (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Adams, MN is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers may perform telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography is essential. The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing, listening, radio communication and jurisdiction geography skills expected.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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 agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Adams, MN is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers may perform telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography is essential. The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing.