Evening Public Safety Dispatcher

City of Greenbelt, Maryland; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenbelt, Maryland is seeking a Communications Specialist II to receive and process police calls, operate base radio and dispatch units. The role involves monitoring security cameras, maintaining records, and coordinating with public safety agencies.

Responsibilities include training new staff, handling emergency and non-emergency calls, and providing clerical support. The position requires a high school diploma and NIC certification, with ongoing opportunities in public safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of progressively responsible experience; or any combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 2–4 years of progressively responsible experience; or any combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• National Crime Information Center Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant radio contact with mobile units and update status.
• Receive emergency calls, determine priority, and dispatch units accordingly.
• Coordinate with other public safety agencies and relay information.
• Enter and retrieve crime-related information from computer/teletype networks.
• Monitor security cameras and perform general clerical duties.
• Train new Communications Specialists in duties and responsibilities.
• Provide service and assistance to the public at Headquarters.

Skills

Dispatching

Radio operation

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in public safety communications

Tools

Base radio system

Teletype

Computer terminals

Job description

City of Greenbelt, Maryland is seeking a Communications Specialist II to receive and process police calls, operate base radio and dispatch units. The role involves monitoring security cameras, maintaining records, and coordinating with public safety agencies.

Responsibilities include training new staff, handling emergency and non-emergency calls, and providing clerical support. The position requires a high school diploma and NIC certification, with ongoing opportunities in public safety