Police Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications (Exline, IA)

National Public Safety Careers; Exline (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Exline, IA. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and descriptions, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Employees may work nights and weekends on shift commitments. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with training provided for entry-level positions and opportunities to advance within law enforcement communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Willingness to learn jurisdictional geography and dispatch procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing proficiency

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Exline, IA. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and descriptions, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Employees may work nights and weekends on shift commitments. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, with training provided for entry-level positions and opportunities to advance within law enforcement communications.