Police Dispatcher: Live Emergency Calls & Radio

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Garretson (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Garretson, SD is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests and maintain clear lines of communication with officers. You will document locations, descriptions, and hazards, then assign calls to officers based on priority and agency procedures.

Daily work may include monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to available 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.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Records management systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Garretson, SD is seeking Police Dispatchers to receive emergency and nonemergency requests and maintain clear lines of communication with officers. You will document locations, descriptions, and hazards, then assign calls to officers based on priority and agency procedures.

Daily work may include monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is commonly required, with training provided as needed.