Emergency Dispatcher & Records Specialist

Gopsusports; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Police is seeking a full-time Police Dispatcher Recorder (Grade 5) to join the team in a scheduling environment. Duties include receiving and recording complaints, initiating officer responses, and maintaining critical logs and databases.

The role requires evaluating information for safety and coordinating with various campus units. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of training, strong communication skills, and the ability to make rapid decisions during emergencies.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of applied training in a related field.
• Background checks and clearances required by university policies.
• No sponsorship for visa holders; authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record complaints or requests for assistance via multiple channels.
• Coordinate officer responses and relay information for timely action.
• Maintain logs, press logs, and databases in accordance with regulations.
• Monitor alarms, safety hazards, and emergency communications; assist with evacuations if needed.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CLEAN

NCIC

JNET

Job description

Penn State Police is seeking a full-time Police Dispatcher Recorder (Grade 5) to join the team in a scheduling environment. Duties include receiving and recording complaints, initiating officer responses, and maintaining critical logs and databases.

The role requires evaluating information for safety and coordinating with various campus units. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of training, strong communication skills, and the ability to make rapid decisions during emergencies.