Police Dispatcher — Frontline Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified applicants for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Butler, Wisconsin. Duties include receiving and routing requests for police assistance, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers and other agencies.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography; training may be provided for entry-level positions.

Qualifications

• Typing ability is required, plus clear radio communication.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and to access CJIS may require screening.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training or require prior dispatch experience.

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, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Multitasking

Clear speech

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified applicants for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Butler, Wisconsin. Duties include receiving and routing requests for police assistance, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers and other agencies.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography; training may be provided for entry-level positions.