Police Dispatcher - Civil Service Benefits

National Public Safety Careers; West Leisenring (PA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Résumé du poste

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers to handle emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance in Leisenring, PA. The role involves documenting locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards, and assigning calls to officers according to priority and procedures.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio, with the potential need for security screenings to access CJIS and jurisdictional systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Candidates should type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Connaissances

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Criminal justice information systems

Description du poste

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Leisenring

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Leisenring, PA
• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
• Who May Apply: {who_may_apply}
• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Entry-level vacancies may provide training, while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation
• Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments
• Complete additional screening when required by the employer
• Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications
• Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid leave; employee-assistance resources; and continuing education. Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.