Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Dahlgren, Illinois. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, assign calls to officers, and monitor radio traffic to support law enforcement operations.

The role involves typing, clear radio communication, and learning jurisdictional geography, with potential for shift variation and required background checks.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately is required.
• Clear spoken communication over radio is essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations and details for records.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and protect restricted information.
• Complete required records inquiries after training.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Active listening

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Dahlgren, Illinois. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, assign calls to officers, and monitor radio traffic to support law enforcement operations.

The role involves typing, clear radio communication, and learning jurisdictional geography, with potential for shift variation and required background checks.