Emergency Police Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Coordination

National Public Safety Careers; North Branch (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in North Branch, MI. Dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency requests, document locations and details, monitor radio traffic, and assign calls to officers.

This role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Candidates should have strong typing and listening abilities, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography; background checks and security screenings are part of the

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information for radio dispatch.
• Clear communication by radio and knowledge of jurisdiction geography.
• Access to records systems may require extra screening and security training.

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 incidents and safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in North Branch, MI. Dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency requests, document locations and details, monitor radio traffic, and assign calls to officers.

This role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Candidates should have strong typing and listening abilities, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography; background checks and security screenings are part of the