Police Emergency Dispatcher — Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Bruce (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Bruce, SD. This role supports law enforcement operations by taking calls, relaying information, and coordinating with officers.

Typical duties include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and conducting authorized records inquiries. A high school diploma and accurate typing are required; security screening may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to understand spoken information and learn jurisdiction geography.
• Background checks and security screening may apply.

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

Multitasking

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Bruce, SD. This role supports law enforcement operations by taking calls, relaying information, and coordinating with officers.

Typical duties include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and conducting authorized records inquiries. A high school diploma and accurate typing are required; security screening may apply.