Police Dispatcher - Urgent Need in Berkley

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks qualified Police Dispatchers for Berkley, MI. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers to ensure safe and efficient responses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, typing and radio communication skills, and be able to multitask under pressure while maintaining accurate records. Training and security screenings may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required by many agencies).
• Typing and radio communication skills are essential for accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and observe details under pressure.
• Background checks and security screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic for updates.
• Relay changes in incidents and safety concerns to teams.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and access records as needed.
• Maintain clear incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Dispatch certification

Tools

Records system

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Berkley

Police Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the position may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive. Accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are essential parts of the work.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Berkley, MI
• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Schedule: {work_schedule}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

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.