Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in partnership with local police departments seeks a Police Dispatcher in Indianola, IA to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations, relay updates, and coordinate with officers.

The role requires a high school diploma, typing ability, clear radio communication, and the capacity to work rotating shifts. Training is provided to new dispatchers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; training may be provided for entry levels.
• Excellent typing accuracy and speed; ability to understand spoken information.
• Clear, concise radio communication and understanding of 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 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 speed

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio dispatch

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Police dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in partnership with local police departments seeks a Police Dispatcher in Indianola, IA to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations, relay updates, and coordinate with officers.

The role requires a high school diploma, typing ability, clear radio communication, and the capacity to work rotating shifts. Training is provided to new dispatchers.