Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Essex (MD); In loco; USD 42.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Essex, MD seeks Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and relay critical information to officers. This role supports law enforcement operations from a communications console.

You will work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed, with training provided. Strong typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography are valued.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training; 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Geography awareness

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Essex, MD seeks Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document details, and relay critical information to officers. This role supports law enforcement operations from a communications console.

You will work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed, with training provided. Strong typing, clear radio communication, and knowledge of local geography are valued.