Emergency Police Dispatcher (24/7 Communications)

National Public Safety Careers; Ipswich (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Ipswich, SD seeks Police Dispatcher to receive requests for assistance, document incidents, and relay information to officers. Work at a communications console handling emergency and nonemergency calls and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Training is provided with background checks and shift work including nights and weekends. Applicants should type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; experienced classifications may require prior dispatch work and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Ipswich, SD seeks Police Dispatcher to receive requests for assistance, document incidents, and relay information to officers. Work at a communications console handling emergency and nonemergency calls and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Training is provided with background checks and shift work including nights and weekends. Applicants should type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.