Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Bynum (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave and training opportunities

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement in Bynum, MT. The role focuses on receiving calls, documenting incidents, and maintaining clear radio communications to aid officers in the field.

Daily duties include relaying information, prioritizing calls, and coordinating with agencies. Strong typing, listening, and multitasking skills, plus the ability to operate CJIS after training, are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level roles.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to CJIS or related systems may require additional screening and training.

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 other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Dispatch aptitude assessments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement in Bynum, MT. The role focuses on receiving calls, documenting incidents, and maintaining clear radio communications to aid officers in the field.

Daily duties include relaying information, prioritizing calls, and coordinating with agencies. Strong typing, listening, and multitasking skills, plus the ability to operate CJIS after training, are essential.