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Public Safety Dispatch Network; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatcher candidates for opportunities in Saint Marys, IA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies.

Requires a high school diploma, good typing, listening, multitasking, and ability to learn jurisdiction geography. Background checks and security screening may apply. Training provided by agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required and training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately, listen carefully, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdiction geography and pass background/security screenings.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and maintain incident records.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Listening skills

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Headsets

Radios

Displays

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Saint Marys

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

Prepare for the Police Dispatcher Hiring Process

Our independent preparation program helps applicants become familiar with common hiring stages and strengthen relevant assessment and interview skills. It does not provide agency certification or guarantee selection.

Police dispatch hiring-process guidance

• Listening, data-entry, and multitasking practice
• Resume and application support
• Scenario-based interview preparation
• Job-search tools and candidate support