Police Dispatcher: Life-Saving Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Saint Charles (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Saint Charles, MI is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may handle telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, assigning calls, monitoring status, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and jurisdictional geography knowledge.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Saint Charles, MI is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Dispatchers may handle telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, assigning calls, monitoring status, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.