Police Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Chester, MT. Dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers, maintaining clear radio communications and incident records.

These roles may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with training provided for entry levels. A high school diploma and strong typing, listening, and geography skills are commonly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Communicate clearly by radio and learn jurisdictional geography.

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

Active listening

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is listing Police Dispatcher opportunities in Chester, MT. Dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers, maintaining clear radio communications and incident records.

These roles may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, with training provided for entry levels. A high school diploma and strong typing, listening, and geography skills are commonly required.