Job Description
Join the Lincoln Police Department as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and become the lifeline of emergency response in our community! This full-time trainee position offers competitive hourly pay with weekly paycheck options, comprehensive benefits, and a clear career advancement path. You'll receive paid training to develop critical skills in crisis communication, multitasking, and technology operation while supporting first responders and saving lives. If you thrive under pressure and want to make a real impact, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Answer emergency and non-emergency calls with empathy and accuracy
- Dispatch police, fire, and EMS personnel to incidents using CAD systems
- Provide pre-arrival instructions to callers during medical emergencies
- Maintain detailed logs of all communications and actions taken
- Operate radio equipment and multi-line telephone systems
- Collaborate with law enforcement agencies during critical incidents
- Complete all required training modules within specified timeframe
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic computer proficiency and typing skills (40+ WPM preferred)
- Ability to remain calm during high-stress emergency situations
- Strong multitasking and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills
- Must pass background check, drug screen, and psychological evaluation
- Available to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays