Emergency Police Dispatcher - Fast-Paced & Impactful

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Wetmore (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Wetmore, CO seeks Police Dispatchers to receive requests for assistance, document incidents, and coordinate with officers. Dispatchers may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties depending on agency.

The role emphasizes accuracy in location and safety updates, ability to type, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdiction geography; background checks and training are provided; working nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; entry-level training may be provided.
• Typing accurately, understanding spoken information, and communicating clearly by radio are essential; candidates should learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Wetmore, CO seeks Police Dispatchers to receive requests for assistance, document incidents, and coordinate with officers. Dispatchers may perform call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties depending on agency.

The role emphasizes accuracy in location and safety updates, ability to type, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdiction geography; background checks and training are provided; working nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime are