Emergency Police Dispatcher — Life-Saving Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Kirwin, KS seeks qualified Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable radio communications. The role may involve coordinating with officers, documenting incidents, and handling records with strict confidentiality.

Typical duties include taking calls, assigning cases, monitoring radio traffic, and ensuring accurate locations and safety information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required; training provided for entry-level positions.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio, while learning 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 training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio dispatch

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Kirwin, KS seeks qualified Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable radio communications. The role may involve coordinating with officers, documenting incidents, and handling records with strict confidentiality.

Typical duties include taking calls, assigning cases, monitoring radio traffic, and ensuring accurate locations and safety information.