Emergency Police Dispatcher – Public Safety Communicator

National Public Safety Careers; Essington (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave and professional resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks police dispatcher candidates in Essington, PA. The role involves taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining secure incident records. You’ll support law enforcement operations, ensuring accurate locations and timely updates for field units.

The position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays with overtime as needed. A high school diploma is typically required, with on‑the‑job training provided for entry‑level applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on‑the‑job training may be provided for entry‑level roles.
• Able to type accurately, listen well, and communicate clearly over radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdiction geography and operate record systems.
• Applicants may need background checks and security screenings as required by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Record incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates on incidents and safety concerns to officers and teams.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training is completed.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and protect restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks police dispatcher candidates in Essington, PA. The role involves taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining secure incident records. You’ll support law enforcement operations, ensuring accurate locations and timely updates for field units.

The position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays with overtime as needed. A high school diploma is typically required, with on‑the‑job training provided for entry‑level applicants.