Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Harbert, MI seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand evolving situations with accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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

Radio communication

Multitasking

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records system

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Harbert, MI seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand evolving situations with accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates.