Police Dispatcher - Essential Public Safety Career

National Public Safety Careers; Blodgett (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified police dispatchers in Missouri to handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document incidents, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies. The role involves monitoring radio traffic and ensuring timely updates while maintaining confidential records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported 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 potential safety concerns.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

Duty Location:
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Employer:
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Application Deadline:
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Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements

Successfully complete the required background investigation

Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments

Complete additional screening when required by the employer

Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications

Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plans
• paid leave
• employee-assistance resources
• continuing education
• Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.