Emergency Police Dispatcher: Real-Time Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Luxemburg (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Luxemburg, IA. Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling calls, maintaining radio communications, and accessing records systems.

The role may involve night or weekend shifts depending on staffing and operations. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma and must type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and listen to spoken information.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate dispatch software.

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 potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Records systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Luxemburg, IA. Dispatchers support law enforcement by handling calls, maintaining radio communications, and accessing records systems.

The role may involve night or weekend shifts depending on staffing and operations. Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma and must type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.