Emergency Police Dispatcher: Real-Time Communications Hero

National Public Safety Careers; Oakland Township (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Police Dispatcher opportunities in Oakland, IA are available with National Public Safety Careers. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance and maintain communication with officers, preparing accurate incident details and coordinating with agencies.

The role may involve emergency and nonemergency calls, data entry, and records checks, requiring high school graduation, typing accuracy, and the ability to learn local geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Typing proficiency expected for accurate data entry.
• Clear radio communication and listening skills.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and agency procedures.
• Background screening and security checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, 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.
• Perform authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Dispatch aptitude

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Police Dispatcher opportunities in Oakland, IA are available with National Public Safety Careers. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance and maintain communication with officers, preparing accurate incident details and coordinating with agencies.

The role may involve emergency and nonemergency calls, data entry, and records checks, requiring high school graduation, typing accuracy, and the ability to learn local geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may be required.