Police Dispatcher - Immediate Openings in Bethel

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Bethel (Berks County); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks police dispatchers for Bethel, PA. Responsibilities include taking emergency and nonemergency calls, logging locations and details, and coordinating with officers. The position requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdiction geography.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with training available for entry level roles and opportunities to work various shifts depending on staffing needs.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some postings offer training for entry level.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and use radio and dispatch procedures.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Conocimientos

Typing

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Criminal justice information systems

Descripción del empleo

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Bethel

Police Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the position may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive. Accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are essential parts of the work.

Position Details

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Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

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