Emergency Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Floyds Knobs, IN seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining clear communications. Dispatchers prioritize requests, document incident details, and relay updates to responders.

The role may include radio dispatch, records-system duties, and shift work including nights, weekends or holidays based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Able to communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdiction geography. Access to sensitive information may require screening.

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 potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accurately

Radio communications

Clear spoken English

Geographical awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Floyds Knobs, IN seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining clear communications. Dispatchers prioritize requests, document incident details, and relay updates to responders.

The role may include radio dispatch, records-system duties, and shift work including nights, weekends or holidays based on staffing needs.