Emergency Communications Specialist — Harvard IL

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Harvard, IL, seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency calls, maintaining clear radio communication, and updating incident records. The role may involve shift work including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities include documenting locations, assigning calls, monitoring status, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training provided for entry-level.
• Must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Able to learn jurisdictional geography and pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident details, locations, descriptions, hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates on incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Listening

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Harvard, IL, seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency calls, maintaining clear radio communication, and updating incident records. The role may involve shift work including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities include documenting locations, assigning calls, monitoring status, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.