Police Dispatcher - Critical Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Camden (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Camden, Michigan. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and maintaining incident records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to type accurately, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training is provided; prior dispatcher experience is welcome but not always required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• 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.

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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Camden, Michigan. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and maintaining incident records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to type accurately, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training is provided; prior dispatcher experience is welcome but not always required.