Emergency Police Dispatcher — Critical Communications Pro

National Public Safety Careers; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers in Reisterstown, MD. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers may work various shifts to maintain 24/7 coverage and support operational needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to type accurately, and understand radio communications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• 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.

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.

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers in Reisterstown, MD. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting incidents, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Dispatchers may work various shifts to maintain 24/7 coverage and support operational needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to type accurately, and understand radio communications.