Emergency Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Lake Orion, MI is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests and maintaining communication with officers. Duties include accurate information gathering, prioritizing calls, and coordinating with agencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and strong typing and radio communication skills; training may be provided. The role may require shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime depending on staffing.

Qualifications

• Typing accuracy and clear radio communication required.
• Ability to interpret locations and provide concise information.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, potentially high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available 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
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Lake Orion, MI is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests and maintaining communication with officers. Duties include accurate information gathering, prioritizing calls, and coordinating with agencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and strong typing and radio communication skills; training may be provided. The role may require shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime depending on staffing.