Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Courtland (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Courtland, MN, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining communication. The role may involve radio and records-system duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will typically have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography. Training and background checks are standard parts of the process.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and quickly is essential for dispatcher duties.
• Clear verbal communication over radio and phone is required.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments is needed.
• Knowledge of local geography and jurisdiction procedures is important.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and criminal justice information systems after training.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Courtland

Police Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the position may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive. Accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are essential parts of the work.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Courtland, MN
• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}-{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

• 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 completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation
• Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments