Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Cairo (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Police Dispatchers in Alexander, IL support law enforcement by receiving requests and coordinating with officers. Duties include documenting locations, assigning calls, and monitoring radio traffic to provide timely updates.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and must type accurately, communicate clearly, and understand jurisdiction geography. Training and background checks are common parts of employment in this field.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information; clear radio communication and geographic knowledge are important.

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

Police Dispatchers in Alexander, IL support law enforcement by receiving requests and coordinating with officers. Duties include documenting locations, assigning calls, and monitoring radio traffic to provide timely updates.

Applicants typically have a high school diploma and must type accurately, communicate clearly, and understand jurisdiction geography. Training and background checks are common parts of employment in this field.