Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified police dispatchers to support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communications with officers. Duties include documenting locations, descriptions, and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring status, and relaying updates.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing proficiency and clear radio/telephone communication needed.
• Able to understand spoken information and learn jurisdiction geography.

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 speed

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified police dispatchers to support law enforcement by handling emergency and nonemergency requests and maintaining reliable communications with officers. Duties include documenting locations, descriptions, and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring status, and relaying updates.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography.