Emergency Police Dispatcher: Real-Time Critical Support

National Public Safety Careers; Macedonia Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks a police dispatcher for Macedonia, IA. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and other agencies. Strong typing and radio communication skills are essential.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to learn geography, and pass background/security screening as required. Position offers day-to-day dispatch work with various shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Comfort with learning jurisdiction geography and dispatch terminology.
• Access to security screening as required by the agency.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Clear speech

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks a police dispatcher for Macedonia, IA. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and other agencies. Strong typing and radio communication skills are essential.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to learn geography, and pass background/security screening as required. Position offers day-to-day dispatch work with various shifts.