Emergency Dispatch Pro - Critical Police Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; DeWitt (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident details, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies. You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced public safety environment.

Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to understand spoken information and follow procedures.
• Develop knowledge of jurisdictional geography and records systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Perform authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Listening skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incident details, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies. You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced public safety environment.

Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional geography.