Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Fairfield, IA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role includes dispatch, radio coordination, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, requiring accurate locations, descriptions, and timely updates. Training and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.
• CJIS or security screening may be required by some agencies.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Fairfield, IA is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role includes dispatch, radio coordination, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive, requiring accurate locations, descriptions, and timely updates. Training and background checks may be required.