Emergency Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Holy Cross (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers. Strong typing, radio communication, and multitasking are essential.

Prior dispatch experience is beneficial; training may be provided. Roles include variable shifts, including nights and weekends in Holy Cross, IA, with fulltime employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, listen well, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and work under pressure.

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 and radio traffic; relay updates on incidents.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers. Strong typing, radio communication, and multitasking are essential.

Prior dispatch experience is beneficial; training may be provided. Roles include variable shifts, including nights and weekends in Holy Cross, IA, with fulltime employment opportunities.