Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro

National Public Safety Careers; Scotland Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations at a Scotland, SD location. The role involves receiving requests for assistance, typing accurately, and maintaining reliable radio communication with officers.

The dispatcher will document incident details, monitor officer status, and relay updates while coordinating with neighboring agencies. This position may require nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; entry training may be provided.
• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography are essential.

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 incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Radio dispatch

Geography knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations at a Scotland, SD location. The role involves receiving requests for assistance, typing accurately, and maintaining reliable radio communication with officers.

The dispatcher will document incident details, monitor officer status, and relay updates while coordinating with neighboring agencies. This position may require nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing needs.