Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Training & Benefits

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, with a focus on accurate locations and timely updates.

Based in Milanville, PA, candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level roles.
• Typing, listening, clear radio communication, and basic geography knowledge are expected.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic, relay updates
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties, with a focus on accurate locations and timely updates.

Based in Milanville, PA, candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdictional geography.