Emergency Dispatcher — Life-Saving 911 Communications Pro

State of Michigan; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police is actively recruiting Emergency Dispatchers to support statewide law enforcement operations from Michigan facilities. Dispatchers coordinate emergency response, interpret complex data, and provide critical information for day-to-day operations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, experience at Emergency Dispatcher 7 (and 8 equivalence), CPR certification where required, and pass the agency's dispatch skills examination as part of the pre-employment process.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically required as high school completion.
• Experience as Emergency Dispatcher at level 7; E8 indicates higher level.
• CPR certification may be required for some positions.
• Applicants must pass a agency-administered exam testing dispatching skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deployment of emergency personnel and equipment during crises.
• Interpret complex computer printouts to support operations.
• Communicate effectively with law enforcement and external agencies.

Skills

Emergency dispatch

MPSCS 800 MHz system

Public safety communications

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MPSCS 800 MHz system

Job description

The Michigan State Police is actively recruiting Emergency Dispatchers to support statewide law enforcement operations from Michigan facilities. Dispatchers coordinate emergency response, interpret complex data, and provide critical information for day-to-day operations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, experience at Emergency Dispatcher 7 (and 8 equivalence), CPR certification where required, and pass the agency's dispatch skills examination as part of the pre-employment process.