Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical, Fast-Paced

National Public Safety Careers; Pillager (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Pillager, MN is seeking Police Dispatcher applicants to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining radio communications.

You will document incident details, monitor status, and relay updates, with shift work that may include nights, weekends, and overtime according to agency needs. A high school diploma is commonly required, and basic typing, listening, and clear radio communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Typing accuracy, listening, clear radio communications required.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and operate under screen procedures.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Pillager, MN is seeking Police Dispatcher applicants to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining radio communications.

You will document incident details, monitor status, and relay updates, with shift work that may include nights, weekends, and overtime according to agency needs. A high school diploma is commonly required, and basic typing, listening, and clear radio communication skills are essential.