Public Safety Dispatcher | Nights | Newark Campus

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Full Time Dispatcher to join the team at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. The dispatcher will route calls for public safety, fire protection, and safety-related requests, working 10-12 hour day or night shifts on site.

Responsibilities include prioritizing calls, documenting in CAD, and coordinating personnel while monitoring radios and alarms. DELJIS/CJIS access and on-call duties are required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years dispatching/public safety experience required.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls and prioritize them by importance.
• Document all information pertaining to the call in CAD and dispatch the appropriate personnel to the incident.
• Provide information to the Officer for report writing purposes; all information is time stamped.
• Monitor assigned radio channels; respond to transmissions using Delaware 10 code and Phonetic Alphabet.
• Multitask across multiple systems and maintain control of the dispatch position.
• Monitor fire, burglar, infant alarms, and card access systems for CC.
• Maintain current DELJIS and CJIS log to assist Officers with information.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

ChristianaCareis a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

ChristianaCare is currently seeking a Full Time Dispatcher to join the team and support successful routing of calls requiring public safety, fire protection, occupational safety, etc. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispatching proper personnel to respond to requests for assistance in a clear and timely manner and will work as needed . Dispatchers are responsible for working in our Christiana Hospital on 10-12 hour shifts for day or night.

• Answer all incoming calls and prioritizing those calls by their importance.
• Document all information pertaining to the call in CAD and dispatch the appropriate personnel to the incident.
• Provides information to the Officer for report writing purposes. All information entered is time stamped for documenting purposes.
• Monitor assigned radio channels for transmissions. As radio messages are transmitted and received the dispatcher assigned to monitor those frequencies will respond in the appropriate manner, utilizing Delaware 10 code adopted by ChristianaCare and Phonetic Alphabet.
• Ability to multi-task utilizing multiple systems and be in control of assigned position at all times.
• Monitors all fire, burglar, infant alarms, etc. and card access systems for CC.
• Responsible for maintaining current log on for DELJIS and CJIS. Programs are used to assist Officers with pertinent information concerning persons or vehicles regarding their incident.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years prior dispatching or Public Safety job related experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to get approved for DELJIS (DE Criminal Justice Information System) access through the State of Delaware and maintain certification and follow their guidelines.
• Must complete Basic Telecommunicator course within 6 months of hire.
• Must complete ICs 100, 200 & 700 within 6 months of hire.
• Within (1) year of hire take Active Shooter class.
• Able to work assigned day/evening/midnight/Holiday shifts designated by schedule
• Able to be On Call as schedule dictates

Schedule:

• 12hr night shift
• E/O Weekend
• 2/2/3 schedule

Christiana Care offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
• 403 (b) with an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off

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Hourly Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.17This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Dec 5, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/