Police Dispatcher: Critical Public Safety Communicator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations in Dongola, Illinois. Duties include receiving emergency calls, documenting locations, and coordinating with officers via radio.

Strong typing, listening, and multitasking skills are essential, with possible access to CJIS systems after training. Experienced candidates may have prior dispatch work or relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent training.
• Candidates may need prior police dispatch experience or certifications.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, and vehicle details.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Records systems

CJIS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Records management system

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations in Dongola, Illinois. Duties include receiving emergency calls, documenting locations, and coordinating with officers via radio.

Strong typing, listening, and multitasking skills are essential, with possible access to CJIS systems after training. Experienced candidates may have prior dispatch work or relevant certifications.