Police Dispatcher: Emergency Communications Pro

National Public Safety Careers; West Leisenring (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

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.