24/7 Emergency Dispatcher — Help Keep Communities Safe

National Public Safety Careers; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Ligonier, PA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates to ensure timely responses.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Clear spoken communication by radio and ability to learn geography.
• Willingness to work varied shifts and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and 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

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Listening skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applications for Police Dispatcher opportunities in Ligonier, PA. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and relay updates to ensure timely responses.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.