Emergency Police Dispatcher | Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Argenta (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Argenta, IL seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers, including telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and operate radio communications.

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

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Police Records System

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Argenta, IL seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers, including telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent, be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.