Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee

Personnel Data Systems, Inc. (PDS); Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre County Government is seeking a Dispatcher Trainee in Public Safety to support clerical tasks, operate standard office equipment, and assist in handling records, mail, and visitor reception. This full-time role involves answering phones and directing calls within the department.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and basic Microsoft Office training; prior experience in county government or related fields is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some clerical and computer training in basic Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel) preferred.
• Experience in a law office, county government, or court system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Types notifications and departmental documents as required.
• Opens, sorts and distributes mail as required.
• Sorts and files correspondence and departmental documents.
• Maintains files on various cases.
• Operates computer, copy machine, and other office equipment as needed.
• Assists in answering phones and directs calls to appropriate individuals.
• Mails notifications and information for department needs.
• Maintains department files up-to-date.
• Performs receptionist duties by greeting visitors and directing them to proper locations.
• Assists staff with a variety of duties as needed.
• Assists in collecting monies due to the department.
• Compiles data such as receipts and disbursements for reports.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Typing speed

Phone etiquette

Record keeping

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Centre County Government is seeking a Dispatcher Trainee in Public Safety to support clerical tasks, operate standard office equipment, and assist in handling records, mail, and visitor reception. This full-time role involves answering phones and directing calls within the department.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and basic Microsoft Office training; prior experience in county government or related fields is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.