Police Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Goldsboro (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks a Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers. The role involves monitoring radios, prioritizing calls, and relaying timely updates to ensure officer safety and effective responses.

Ideal candidates type accurately, understand spoken information, and can learn jurisdictional geography. Training and continuous eligibility requirements may apply for access to sensitive information systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Knowledge of jurisdiction geography and dispatch procedures preferred.

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 to coordinate responses
• Relay updates on changing incidents and safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and protect restricted information

Skills

Typing Proficiency

Radio Communication

Multitasking

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks a Police Dispatcher to receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers. The role involves monitoring radios, prioritizing calls, and relaying timely updates to ensure officer safety and effective responses.

Ideal candidates type accurately, understand spoken information, and can learn jurisdictional geography. Training and continuous eligibility requirements may apply for access to sensitive information systems.