Emergency Police Dispatcher — Rapid, Mission-Critical Comms

National Public Safety Careers; Yale (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher for Yale, IA. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, assigning calls to officers, and coordinating with agencies to support law enforcement operations.

Applicants should have strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with a high school diploma or equivalent as a common requirement.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and quickly.
• Clear spoken communication by radio.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and dispatch procedures.

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 incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking a Police Dispatcher for Yale, IA. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, assigning calls to officers, and coordinating with agencies to support law enforcement operations.

Applicants should have strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, with a high school diploma or equivalent as a common requirement.