Police Dispatcher

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Plainfield (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Descripción de la vacante

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking Police Dispatchers for positions based in Plainfield, OH. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations and incident details, and coordinate with officers and other agencies to ensure swift responses.

Ideal candidates have strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure. Training is provided, and employees may work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on staffing needs.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level roles.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Conocimientos

Typing speed

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Plainfield

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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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

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid leave
• employee-assistance resources
• continuing education
• Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.