Emergency Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Elizabethville (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid leave

Education resources

Retirement plans

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to serve Elizabethville, PA. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

The role involves monitoring radio traffic, maintaining incident records, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided for entry-level recruits and opportunities to work diverse shifts.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Police dispatcher certification

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to serve Elizabethville, PA. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

The role involves monitoring radio traffic, maintaining incident records, and coordinating with neighboring agencies. A high school diploma is typically required, with training provided for entry-level recruits and opportunities to work diverse shifts.