Emergency Police Dispatcher: Quick-Response Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Trail City (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Trail City police dispatchers support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency calls, recording incident details, and coordinating with officers in the field. Accuracy and clear radio communication are essential, and the role may involve various shifts to meet agency needs.

Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime is common. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided by the employer and potential certifications for advanced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some agencies provide training for entry-level hires.
• Type accurately and understand spoken information; communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdiction geography and access to justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Trail City police dispatchers support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency calls, recording incident details, and coordinating with officers in the field. Accuracy and clear radio communication are essential, and the role may involve various shifts to meet agency needs.

Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime is common. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided by the employer and potential certifications for advanced