Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Odell (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to support Odell-based law enforcement agencies. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document critical details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and ensuring timely updates.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing skills, clear radio communication, and familiarity with jurisdiction geography. CJIS access may require security screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or obtained.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography.
• Access to CJIS or similar systems may require additional screening.

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 safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to support Odell-based law enforcement agencies. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document critical details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and ensuring timely updates.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong typing skills, clear radio communication, and familiarity with jurisdiction geography. CJIS access may require security screening.