Police Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Hardin (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hardin, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by taking requests, maintaining communications with officers, and coordinating with agencies. This role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties depending on the agency.

You will document incident locations, relay updates, assign calls, monitor radios, and participate in required training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Learn jurisdictional geography and access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records management system

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Hardin, IL is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by taking requests, maintaining communications with officers, and coordinating with agencies. This role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties depending on the agency.

You will document incident locations, relay updates, assign calls, monitor radios, and participate in required training.