Police Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications Pro

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Post Falls, Idaho seeks Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers. You’ll work at a communications console, using radios and computer systems to relay updates and assign calls.

Candidates typically have a high school diploma, strong typing and listening skills, the ability to multitask under pressure, and training in dispatch procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and listen clearly.
• Clear radio communication and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates and coordinate with agencies.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard information.
• Complete required records inquiries after training.

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Multitasking

Dispatch procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Records system

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Post Falls, Idaho seeks Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and coordinate with officers. You’ll work at a communications console, using radios and computer systems to relay updates and assign calls.

Candidates typically have a high school diploma, strong typing and listening skills, the ability to multitask under pressure, and training in dispatch procedures.