Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Lewistown (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified police dispatchers for Lewistown, MT. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, logging precise locations and descriptions, and coordinating with officers to ensure public safety.

Training and certification requirements may apply, with duties including records inquiries and inter-agency coordination. Typical duties involve monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and maintaining confidential incident records in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; entry-level may provide training.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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

Skills

Typing speed

Multitasking

Clear radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CJIS access

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified police dispatchers for Lewistown, MT. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, logging precise locations and descriptions, and coordinating with officers to ensure public safety.

Training and certification requirements may apply, with duties including records inquiries and inter-agency coordination. Typical duties involve monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and maintaining confidential incident records in a fast-paced