Emergency Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Villa Grove (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Villa Grove, IL seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the role may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive by providing accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately is important
• Clear spoken communication and radio dialogue skills
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Villa Grove, IL seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the role may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive by providing accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.