Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Rew (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Rew, PA is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication.

The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and relay updates to officers. Work may require nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Clear radio communication skills.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geometry and access CJIS with additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect 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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and perform records inquiries after training.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Rew, PA is seeking police dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication.

The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties; candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and relay updates to officers. Work may require nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.