Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical Communications & Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Harrisonville, MO, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. Duties include taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and assigning incidents to officers while maintaining radio communication.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, typing speed, and strong listening and geographic skills. Background checks and training are typical, with potential shift work and overtime depending on agency needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and listen carefully.
• Clear spoken communication and geographic awareness.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates on changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Perform authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and responders.
• Maintain accurate incident records and protect restricted data.

Skills

Typing speed

Radio communication

Multitasking

Active listening

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Harrisonville, MO, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. Duties include taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and details, and assigning incidents to officers while maintaining radio communication.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, typing speed, and strong listening and geographic skills. Background checks and training are typical, with potential shift work and overtime depending on agency needs.