Emergency Communications Specialist - Police Dispatch

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

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Coatesville is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations from a centralized communications center. This role involves taking requests for assistance, maintaining reliable radio communications, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure safety and efficient responses.

Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring status, and performing authorized records inquiries after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required; entry-level training may be provided.
• Prior police dispatch or communications experience is advantageous.
• Must be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, and learn jurisdiction geography.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing 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.

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Coatesville is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations from a centralized communications center. This role involves taking requests for assistance, maintaining reliable radio communications, and coordinating with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure safety and efficient responses.

Responsibilities include documenting incident details, assigning calls, monitoring status, and performing authorized records inquiries after training.