Police Dispatch Specialist: Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave and benefits

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Fort George G Meade to support law enforcement operations from a dedicated communications environment. You will receive requests for assistance, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers, while monitoring radio traffic and updating stakeholders.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; candidates should be accurate typists, able to understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Typing, listening, and clear radio/phone communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns
• Conduct records inquiries after training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and emergency services
• Maintain incident records and protect restricted information

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Fort George G Meade to support law enforcement operations from a dedicated communications environment. You will receive requests for assistance, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers, while monitoring radio traffic and updating stakeholders.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; candidates should be accurate typists, able to understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.