Emergency Police Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Deer Creek (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Deer Creek, MN seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may perform telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, requiring accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates. Training and state/local requirements vary by agency.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to understand spoken information and learn jurisdiction 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 agency procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Clear spoken English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Deer Creek, MN seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may perform telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, requiring accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates. Training and state/local requirements vary by agency.