Emergency Dispatch Specialist — Police Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Adamstown (Lancaster County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Premium pay

Résumé du poste

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Adamstown, PA. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document locations, and assign calls to officers. Training possibilities exist for new entrants, with ongoing duties to monitor radio traffic and coordinate across agencies.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, listening and communication skills, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography. Background checks and security screening may apply.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Typing accuracy

Listening

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Jurisdiction geography knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers for Adamstown, PA. Dispatchers receive requests for assistance, document locations, and assign calls to officers. Training possibilities exist for new entrants, with ongoing duties to monitor radio traffic and coordinate across agencies.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, listening and communication skills, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography. Background checks and security screening may apply.