Emergency Police Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Bowmanstown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Bowmanstown, PA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations, and coordinate with officers to prioritize incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio. Training may be provided; knowledge of local geography and CJIS access requirements may apply. Work may involve nights and weekends depending on agency needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to type accurately.
• Clear spoken communication and radio etiquette.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional geography or the ability to learn it.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Bowmanstown, PA. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency calls, document locations, and coordinate with officers to prioritize incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, type accurately, and communicate clearly by radio. Training may be provided; knowledge of local geography and CJIS access requirements may apply. Work may involve nights and weekends depending on agency needs.