Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Crookston, MN. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong typing and listening skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Training opportunities and varied shifts are typical in this field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information clearly.
• Experience with radio communications or emergency dispatch is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher in Crookston, MN. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong typing and listening skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Training opportunities and varied shifts are typical in this field.