Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Support Police Ops

National Public Safety Careers; Slater (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Slater, IA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers following agency procedures.

The role requires strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. Candidates typically need a high school diploma, may receive on-the-job training, and must pass background checks and security screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Background check and security screening may be required.
• Experience in dispatch or public safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and triage police dispatch requests.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers by priority.
• Monitor radio traffic and officer status.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies.
• Maintain incident records and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Slater, IA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers following agency procedures.

The role requires strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to work nights or weekends as needed. Candidates typically need a high school diploma, may receive on-the-job training, and must pass background checks and security screening.