Emergency Police Dispatcher - Fast-Paced Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Kankakee, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatch may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, depending on the agency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Candidates should type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to understand locations, descriptions, safety information and provide timely updates.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details and hazards.
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Kankakee, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatch may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, depending on the agency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio.