Public Safety Dispatcher: Emergency Calls & Radio Ops

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Wolsey Township (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations in Wolsey, SD. The role involves receiving both emergency and nonemergency requests, accurately documenting locations and details, and assigning calls to officers per priority and protocol.

You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and perform records inquiries after training. This position may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on staffing and needs.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entery-level vacancies may provide training and certifications may be required.
• Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

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

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio communication

Jurisdiction geography

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations in Wolsey, SD. The role involves receiving both emergency and nonemergency requests, accurately documenting locations and details, and assigning calls to officers per priority and protocol.

You will monitor radio traffic, relay updates, and perform records inquiries after training. This position may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on staffing and needs.