Police Dispatcher: Critical, Fast-Paced Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Flora (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Education support

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Flora, Indiana. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and officer status.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography, with potential training and certifications. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on staffing.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Clear radio communication and knowledge of jurisdiction geography.
• Training and certifications may be required for some agencies.

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 safety concerns.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Flora, Indiana. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and officer status.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography, with potential training and certifications. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime depending on staffing.