Emergency Police Dispatcher – 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Iron Junction (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for Iron, Minnesota. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure quick, safe responses. Training is provided for entry-level applicants.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with attention to accuracy, safety, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level roles.
• Strong typing, listening, and multitasking abilities essential.
• Clear radio communications and ability to learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to CJIS or similar systems may require background checks.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.
• Complete required records inquiries after training.
• Comply with confidentiality and security standards.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher candidates for Iron, Minnesota. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure quick, safe responses. Training is provided for entry-level applicants.

Dispatchers may work varied shifts, including nights and weekends, with attention to accuracy, safety, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.