Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Hustontown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Hustontown, PA. Duties include taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records with reliability and confidentiality.

Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken language, and learn jurisdiction geography. Training or prior dispatch experience may be required; shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime are common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio
• Must understand jurisdiction geography and operate dispatch systems

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers based on 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 other agencies and services
• Maintain clear incident records and protect sensitive information

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio dispatch

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD system

Records system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Hustontown, PA. Duties include taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records with reliability and confidentiality.

Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken language, and learn jurisdiction geography. Training or prior dispatch experience may be required; shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime are common.