Police Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Kaycee (WY); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Kaycee, WY is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by taking calls, coordinating radio traffic, and maintaining accurate records. The role may combine phone dispatch, radio operations, and access to records systems.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, typing skills, clear communication, and the ability to learn geography and agency procedures. Work may include nights, weekends, and overtime depending on staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level positions.
• Typing, listening, and multitasking skills are essential for dispatch work.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate dispatch systems.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Criminal justice information systems

Description du poste

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Kaycee

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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• 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
• 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.