24/7 Police Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Mapleton (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Mapleton Depot, PA is seeking Police Dispatchers to answer emergency and nonemergency calls and maintain clear communications with officers in the field.

You will document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards; assign calls by priority; monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates, conduct records inquiries after training, and coordinate with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training available.
• Accurate typing and clear radio communication.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and listen attentively.
• CJIS access may require background screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Spoken language comprehension

Geographic knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Mapleton Depot, PA is seeking Police Dispatchers to answer emergency and nonemergency calls and maintain clear communications with officers in the field.

You will document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards; assign calls by priority; monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates, conduct records inquiries after training, and coordinate with neighboring agencies.