Emergency Communications Specialist – Public Safety Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Webster (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for vacancies in Rostraver Township, PA. Duties include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, dispatching police, fire, and EMS as needed, and coordinating resources through CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong typing, active listening, and clear communication skills. Roles may require night/weekend shifts, background checks, and ongoing training within a

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and quickly
• Active listening and clear communication
• Ability to multitask and switch between tasks; certifications depend on jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Process emergency and nonemergency requests for public safety assistance
• Verify incident locations and gather essential caller information
• Classify and prioritize requests using approved procedures
• Operate computer-aided dispatch, telephone, mapping, and radio systems
• Coordinate response resources within assigned qualifications
• Monitor unit status and communicate significant incident updates
• Support interagency coordination and requests for additional assistance
• Maintain accurate records and follow information-security requirements

Skills

Typing speed

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD system

Telephone system

Radio systems

Mapping software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Public Safety Dispatchers/Telecommunicators for vacancies in Rostraver Township, PA. Duties include handling emergency and nonemergency calls, dispatching police, fire, and EMS as needed, and coordinating resources through CAD, radio, and mapping systems.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong typing, active listening, and clear communication skills. Roles may require night/weekend shifts, background checks, and ongoing training within a