Emergency Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Ops & Critical Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Bradford, IA. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, require accurate typing, and clear radio communication. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates, with background checks and security screenings commonly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Must be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Must communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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 potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Clear spoken communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Bradford, IA. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incident details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, require accurate typing, and clear radio communication. Training may be provided for entry-level candidates, with background checks and security screenings commonly required.