Public Safety Dispatcher - Emergency Communications

Leech Lake News; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leech Lake Tribal Police Department seeks a Communications Dispatcher to provide direct communications with Police Officers acting as the communications center for LLTPD and other law enforcement agencies and for persons needing LLTPD Police assistance or services.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, willingness to work rotating shifts, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have good verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to make sound decisions under pressure and remain calm.
• Incidents Command System training certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine the nature and take action on calls for police, fire, or ambulance and log messages.
• Answer calls to a specific employee and maintain a message log.
• Ensure radio transmissions are answered promptly and courteously.
• Coordinate calls for service with LLTPD Officers and county agencies.
• Dispatch Officers and other staff as required and post to the dispatch log.
• Maintain dispatch center logs and protect confidentiality.
• Greet and assist persons entering the LLTPD with a friendly attitude.
• Create initial complaint reports and route to the appropriate officers.
• Remain available for rotating shifts and on-call duty; travel as needed.

Skills

Radio Dispatch

Crisis Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Incident Command

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Leech Lake Tribal Police Department seeks a Communications Dispatcher to provide direct communications with Police Officers acting as the communications center for LLTPD and other law enforcement agencies and for persons needing LLTPD Police assistance or services.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, willingness to work rotating shifts, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.