Police Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; South Whitley (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Employee Assistance

Continuing Education

Premium Pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in South Whitley, IN is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency calls and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers will document incident details, assign calls based on priority, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while safeguarding sensitive information. A high school diploma and strong typing remain essential; training may be provided for new entrants.

Qualifications

• Typing accuracy for incident data entry.
• Clear radio communication and spoken information.
• Strong multitasking under pressure.
• Knowledge of jurisdiction geography.

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

Skills

Typing

Radio Communication

Multitasking

Geography Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in South Whitley, IN is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by handling emergency and nonemergency calls and maintaining reliable communication with officers.

Dispatchers will document incident details, assign calls based on priority, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while safeguarding sensitive information. A high school diploma and strong typing remain essential; training may be provided for new entrants.