Police Dispatcher

Job overview

The Police Dispatcher role is onsite in Lenexa, KS. Pay is $25.64–$29.72 per hour. The City of Lenexa Police Department describes itself as a nationwide leader in law enforcement and emphasizes service to a supportive community. The dispatcher receives and prioritizes emergency and non-emergency contacts, then coordinates information between the public and field responders. The role supports response operations and officer and civilian safety through call handling, radio communications, and computer-aided dispatch systems.

What you'll do

• Answer emergency and non-emergency voice, text-to-911, and TDD calls
• determine incident location and response needs
• communicate with field units using two-way radio systems
• relay information to responders and agencies
• monitor street cameras as needed
• operate CAD and law-enforcement databases
• serve as a liaison between citizens and officers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police dispatcher

lenexa ks

city of lenexa

emergency calls

911

computer-aided dispatch

two-way radio

public safety

rotating shifts

weekend work

$25.64–$29.72/hr

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• on-site medical clinic
• retirement contribution and pension
• paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave
• paid parental leave
• disability plans
• recreation center membership
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Entry-level civilian position. Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, U.S. work authorization, and typing speed of 40 words per minute. Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and short-notice overtime are required.

About the employer

City of Lenexa is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.