Emergency Police Dispatcher: Quick-Thinking Communicator

National Public Safety Careers; Oldtown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers has opportunities for Police Dispatchers in Oldtown, MD. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and help coordinate with officers and agencies to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Work may involve night shifts, weekends, and overtime based on staffing. A high school diploma is commonly required and candidate must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent (commonly required).
• Ability to type accurately.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly by radio.
• Willingness to learn jurisdictional geography and comply with security 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

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers has opportunities for Police Dispatchers in Oldtown, MD. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and help coordinate with officers and agencies to ensure rapid, accurate responses.

Work may involve night shifts, weekends, and overtime based on staffing. A high school diploma is commonly required and candidate must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio while learning jurisdictional