Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Keedysville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Keedysville, MD. The role focuses on receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and agencies.

Strong typing and multitasking abilities are essential for reliable dispatch operations. The position involves working at communications consoles, with responsibilities including maintaining incident records and safeguarding restricted information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Strong multitasking and coordination skills needed for dispatcher duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers per priority and agency procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Clear speech

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Records system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Keedysville, MD. The role focuses on receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and agencies.

Strong typing and multitasking abilities are essential for reliable dispatch operations. The position involves working at communications consoles, with responsibilities including maintaining incident records and safeguarding restricted information.