Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Iowa; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Fremont, IA to support law enforcement through accurate data entry and reliable communications. Duties include handling emergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, and clear radio communication skills. The role may involve shift work, with benefits and steady dispatch duties.

Qualifications

• Typing accuracy is required for fast, accurate data entry.
• Clear spoken communication via radio and telephone is essential.
• Ability to multitask while processing information and updating records.

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.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Fremont, IA to support law enforcement through accurate data entry and reliable communications. Duties include handling emergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, and clear radio communication skills. The role may involve shift work, with benefits and steady dispatch duties.