Emergency Police Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks a Police Dispatcher for Perry, MI. You will handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and hazards, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure timely responses.

Responsibilities include monitoring radios, relaying updates, and maintaining incident records. A high school diploma or GED is required; on-the-job training and CJIS access may be provided by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some agencies offer training on the job.
• Prior police dispatch experience or certifications may be preferred by some agencies.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information; learn jurisdictional geography.

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, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training completion.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing speed

Radio communication

Multitasking

Spoken/listening clarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Dispatch certifications (optional)

Tools

Criminal Justice information systems (CJIS)

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks a Police Dispatcher for Perry, MI. You will handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and hazards, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure timely responses.

Responsibilities include monitoring radios, relaying updates, and maintaining incident records. A high school diploma or GED is required; on-the-job training and CJIS access may be provided by the agency.