Emergency Communications Specialist - Police Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Williamston (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Williamston, MI. The dispatcher will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers and agencies.

Typing, radio communication, and jurisdiction geography knowledge are essential, with potential on-the-job training. Typical duties include monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and handling records inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to agency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio dispatch

Multitasking

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Williamston, MI. The dispatcher will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers and agencies.

Typing, radio communication, and jurisdiction geography knowledge are essential, with potential on-the-job training. Typical duties include monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and handling records inquiries while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to agency