Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Jamestown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Education resources

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers invites applicants for Police Dispatcher positions in Jamestown, PA. Duties include receiving emergency calls, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers and other agencies from a security communications center.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training and background checks are standard, with shift work and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or typical for this field.
• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and operate under instruction.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS access

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers invites applicants for Police Dispatcher positions in Jamestown, PA. Duties include receiving emergency calls, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers and other agencies from a security communications center.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training and background checks are standard, with shift work and overtime as needed.