Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Drakesville (IA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

National Public Safety Careers in Drakesville, IA, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining radio communications. Duties include documenting incident locations, assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with agencies.

Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; training is provided for entry-level applicants while prior dispatch experience is a plus.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

Mansioni

• 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

Descrizione del lavoro

National Public Safety Careers in Drakesville, IA, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining radio communications. Duties include documenting incident locations, assigning calls to officers, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with agencies.

Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; training is provided for entry-level applicants while prior dispatch experience is a plus.