Emergency Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Canton (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers in Canton, KS to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Duties include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; training provided for entry-level roles.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

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.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Listening skills

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers in Canton, KS to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Duties include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.