Police Communications Operator

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Pennsylvania State Police as a Police Communications Operator where you'll play a critical role in public safety. This challenging position involves quick decision-making and effective communication while serving your community. The role requires a commitment to maintaining calm and clarity under pressure, ensuring every call is handled with care.

Benefits

Full-time employment with benefits

Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Two years of experience using two-way radio, multi-line telephone, or computer-aided dispatch systems.
• Possess a clear, firm voice and no major impairments.
• Obtain Public Safety Telecommunicator certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls, gather details, and dispatch responders.
• Maintain incident information in electronic record systems.
• Communicate with Troopers and city agencies regarding incidents.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Quick thinking

Education

60 college credits

Job description

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THE POSITION

Are you ready for a fast-paced and challenging career that requires quick thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills? Do you have a strong desire to serve and protect your community? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) as a Police Communications Operator (PCO). As part of our dedicated team, you will serve as a beacon of support for those in distress, providing unwavering and trustworthy service to those in need. Your role will not only enhance the safety of the community but also embody the spirt of service that defines the Pennsylvania State Polic e!

THE POSITION

Are you ready for a fast-paced and challenging career that requires quick thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills? Do you have a strong desire to serve and protect your community? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) as a Police Communications Operator (PCO). As part of our dedicated team, you will serve as a beacon of support for those in distress, providing unwavering and trustworthy service to those in need. Your role will not only enhance the safety of the community but also embody the spirt of service that defines the Pennsylvania State Polic e!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Police Communications Operator, our team will rely on you to establish and maintain incident information in electronic record management systems and effectively communicate with Troopers and other PCOs regarding active incidents or concerns. Your work will involve receiving calls from the general public and county 911 operators regarding emergency and non-emergency police issues. You will question callers to gather details, determine response requirements, and assign relative priorities of incidents then dispatch and relay incident information to responding Troopers. Then you will contact municipal police, fire, ambulance, towing, PennDOT, or other responders to provide incident details and request assistance and response. Your duties will also include utilizing a variety of law enforcement database resources to access, research, and maintain records. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and possess excellent communication skills, the PSP would like to talk to you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours: Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  
  

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience using two-way radio, multi-line telephone, or computer aided dispatch systems; or
• Two years of experience using computer systems for entering, updating, and retrieving information; or
• Completion of 60 college credits; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a clear, firm voice and no major speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication, being understood, or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment.
• You must obtain an active Public Safety Telecommunicator certification issued by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certifications issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
  
  

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

Legal Requirements:

• This job title has been identified as performing critical duties. Prior to placement in this job title, the selected candidate regardless of their current job, must submit a report of medications for screening by the State Police Medical Officer.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
  
  

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
  
  

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
  
  

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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