Emergency Police Dispatcher - Radio & Incident Comm

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Sadorus (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Sadorus, IL, is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers. You will work at a communications console, use radios and records systems, and prioritize calls according to agency protocols.

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn local geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Must learn jurisdictional geography and operate dispatch software.

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

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geographic literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS knowledge

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Sadorus, IL, is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and coordinate with officers. You will work at a communications console, use radios and records systems, and prioritize calls according to agency protocols.

A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn local geography.