Emergency Police Dispatcher | Critical Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Blanford, IN is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. You will log locations, describe incidents, and coordinate calls via radio and telephone to ensure timely updates and a coordinated response.

The role requires accuracy, good typing speed, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography and dispatch procedures.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and documenting information clearly.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate via radio.
• Must learn jurisdictional geography and procedures.
• Experience in dispatch is preferred but not always required.

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

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Blanford, IN is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. You will log locations, describe incidents, and coordinate calls via radio and telephone to ensure timely updates and a coordinated response.

The role requires accuracy, good typing speed, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography and dispatch procedures.