Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Forest (IN); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Forest, IN seeks 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.

Dispatchers ensure accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications may be required for experienced roles.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Typing

Clear communication

Radio comms

Jurisdiction geography

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Records system

Description du poste

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Forest, IN seeks 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.

Dispatchers ensure accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing.