Emergency Police Dispatcher — Fast-Paced Incidents

National Public Safety Careers; Lamont (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Lamont, IA. This role supports law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

The position requires accuracy, quick typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of jurisdictional geography; training may be provided. Applicants must meet agency requirements and be prepared for shift work.

Qualifications

• Must type accurately and rapidly.
• Able to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn and apply jurisdictional geography and agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance; relay updates.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accurately

Understand spoken information

Radio communication

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Lamont, IA. This role supports law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

The position requires accuracy, quick typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of jurisdictional geography; training may be provided. Applicants must meet agency requirements and be prepared for shift work.