Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical, Calm Communication

National Public Safety Careers; Strandquist (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Strandquist, MN. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and assigning calls to officers following priority guidelines.

You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while maintaining secure incident records. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, accurate typing, listening comprehension, and clear radio communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent; entry-level vacancies may include training.
• Type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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 dispatch

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Strandquist, MN. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and assigning calls to officers following priority guidelines.

You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while maintaining secure incident records. Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, accurate typing, listening comprehension, and clear radio communication.