Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Derwood, MD seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may include calls, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as part of daily shifts.

Dispatchers help officers understand evolving situations, document locations and hazards, and coordinate with agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and learning jurisdictional geography.
• Access to CJIS may require extra screening and training.

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, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing speed

Radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdictional geography

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Derwood, MD seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may include calls, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as part of daily shifts.

Dispatchers help officers understand evolving situations, document locations and hazards, and coordinate with agencies.