Emergency Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Communication

Public Safety Dispatch Network; West Decatur (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers to support West Decatur, PA. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and vehicle details, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

The role requires monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, coordinating with neighboring agencies, and maintaining accurate incident records. A high school diploma is commonly required; candidates should type accurately, understand spoken

Qualifications

• Typing accurately, understand spoken information
• Learn jurisdiction geography
• Access to law enforcement information systems may require screening and training

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police Dispatchers to support West Decatur, PA. You will receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and vehicle details, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

The role requires monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, coordinating with neighboring agencies, and maintaining accurate incident records. A high school diploma is commonly required; candidates should type accurately, understand spoken