Emergency Dispatch Specialist (Police Communications)

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Strafford, MO, is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations, and assign incidents to officers. The role may include night and weekend shifts, with overtime based on staffing.

You will work with radio and telephone communications, maintain incident records, and coordinate with neighboring agencies, requiring accuracy, quick typing, and solid geographic knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and operate CJIS or equivalent systems.
• Background checks and security screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic for timely updates.
• Relay changes in incidents and safety concerns to teams.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and maintain records.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Criminal Justice Information Systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Strafford, MO, is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations, and assign incidents to officers. The role may include night and weekend shifts, with overtime based on staffing.

You will work with radio and telephone communications, maintain incident records, and coordinate with neighboring agencies, requiring accuracy, quick typing, and solid geographic knowledge.