Indiana State Police Accepting Applications For Dispatch Positions

BRISTOL – The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for three regional dispatcher positions at the Toll Road Post to staff the Regional Dispatch Center that operates out of that facility located at 52422 CR 17.

This dispatch center covers the length of the Toll Road as well as the Bremen District. The Bremen District covers Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall and Kosciusko counties, according to a news release from Indiana State Police Bremen District.

Primary responsibilities of a dispatcher are to receive, record and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies and other support services through the use of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System, Records Management System (RMS), Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other Regional Dispatch Center resources.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required as well as the ability to be seated in a confined area for extended periods of time.  Two years of public safety communications experience is preferred.

Pay starts at $38,532 per year but may be adjusted based on education, experience, and training. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued time off.

The deadline for applications is Dec. 31.