Police Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Specialist

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Glasgow (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Glasgow, MT seeks experienced police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as required by the agency.

Dispatched personnel help officers understand evolving incidents, verify locations, and relay safety information promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry-level.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Strong radio communication skills and geographic knowledge.

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
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Police Records System

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Glasgow, MT seeks experienced police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as required by the agency.

Dispatched personnel help officers understand evolving incidents, verify locations, and relay safety information promptly.