Police Dispatcher: Rapid, Clear Communications Professional

National Public Safety Careers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is offering Police Dispatcher opportunities in Philadelphia. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and safety concerns. Training and background checks may be required.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography; CJIS access may require additional screening.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately, ability to listen and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication skills.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography.
• 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 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

Radio communication

Multitasking

Clear spoken English

Jurisdiction geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is offering Police Dispatcher opportunities in Philadelphia. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and details, and assign calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic and safety concerns. Training and background checks may be required.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, strong typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography; CJIS access may require additional screening.