Police Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; New Bloomfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in New Bloomfield, MO, seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls, and monitor officer status to ensure timely responses.

Role may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing needs. A high school diploma and accurate typing with clear radio communication are typical requirements; on the job training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and efficiently
• Clear radio communication skills
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and access to information systems
• General dispatcher aptitude and multitasking abilities

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in New Bloomfield, MO, seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls, and monitor officer status to ensure timely responses.

Role may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing needs. A high school diploma and accurate typing with clear radio communication are typical requirements; on the job training is provided where needed.