Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Hennepin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in the United States seeks Police Dispatcher roles in Hennepin. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers to ensure timely responses.

Positions may involve night/weekend shifts and continuous operations. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with training provided to develop typing accuracy, radio communication, and jurisdictional knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Learn jurisdictional geography; may require screening for access to CJIS.
• Possibility of training for entry-level positions and certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Hennepin

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

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• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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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
• Complete additional screening when required by the employer
• Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications
• Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid leave; employee-assistance resources; and continuing education. Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.