Police Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

National Public Safety Careers; Franklin Grove (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks a Police Dispatcher in Franklin Grove, IL. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, must type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio. Training is often provided, with duties including monitoring status and relaying updates to maintain public safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and jurisdiction geography knowledge.

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 and radio traffic.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Radio Dispatch

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks a Police Dispatcher in Franklin Grove, IL. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers work at communications consoles, must type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio. Training is often provided, with duties including monitoring status and relaying updates to maintain public safety.