Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Arrowsmith, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers on duty. You may handle telephone calls, radio dispatch, and records-system duties depending on the agency.

The role requires accuracy in locating incidents, providing safety information, and timely updates, with opportunities to work nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime based on staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and familiarity with jurisdictional geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing speed

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Radio dispatch experience

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Arrowsmith, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers on duty. You may handle telephone calls, radio dispatch, and records-system duties depending on the agency.

The role requires accuracy in locating incidents, providing safety information, and timely updates, with opportunities to work nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime based on staffing.