Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

retirement plans

paid leave

employee-assistance resources

continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, depending on the agency.

Dispatchers help officers by providing accurate location details, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Learn jurisdictional geography; access to CJIS systems may require screening.

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 on incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, depending on the agency.

Dispatchers help officers by providing accurate location details, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.