Police Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Communications & Support

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Graettinger (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates in Graettinger, IA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and officer status.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and strong jurisdictional geography understanding, with opportunities across agencies and standard background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and learning jurisdictional geography are essential.

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.
• 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 accurately

Understanding spoken information

Radio communications

Clear radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records management system

Radio dispatch software

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatcher candidates in Graettinger, IA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and officer status.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and strong jurisdictional geography understanding, with opportunities across agencies and standard background checks.