Emergency Police Dispatcher: Rapid Response & Radio Ops

National Public Safety Careers; Dalton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Dalton, PA. This role supports law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The position may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Dispatchers document incident locations and descriptions, assign calls, monitor officer status, and relay updates. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some vacancies offer training.

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.

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 for Dalton, PA. This role supports law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. The position may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties.

Dispatchers document incident locations and descriptions, assign calls, monitor officer status, and relay updates. A high school diploma is commonly required, and some vacancies offer training.