Emergency Police Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Merrillan, WI is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. Dispatchers document locations, descriptions, and hazards, and assign calls based on priority and agency procedures.

Role may involve continuous operations, night/weekend shifts, and overtime depending on staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; some vacancies may provide training.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information; communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and 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 maintain incident records.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Clear speech

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Merrillan, WI is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. Dispatchers document locations, descriptions, and hazards, and assign calls based on priority and agency procedures.

Role may involve continuous operations, night/weekend shifts, and overtime depending on staffing.