Whiting Police Emergency Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Whiting (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Whiting, Indiana. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers, often combining phone taking, radio dispatch, and records duties.

Roles involve documenting locations and hazards, prioritizing and assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Typing speed and accuracy are essential for dispatch.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and non-emergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, 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 training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Whiting, Indiana. Dispatchers support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers, often combining phone taking, radio dispatch, and records duties.

Roles involve documenting locations and hazards, prioritizing and assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.