Remote Public Safety Dispatcher

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety is seeking a Police Communications Operator to perform police communications and related clerical work in a central center. The role requires handling emergency lines, radio dispatch, and data entry while maintaining logs and reports.

Work is performed primarily on-site in Maryland as part of a public safety team committed to professional and ethical service, with benefits including pension, leave, health insurance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of clerical or related experience preferred.
• Ability to type accurately and learn emergency communications procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate emergency telephones, radios, teletype, and computer terminals.
• Answer emergency lines and monitor radio communications.
• Dispatch officers and notify command and staff of incidents.
• Input data related to police activities and maintain logs and reports.

Skills

Typing

Emergency comms

Oral and written communication

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore Department of Police and Public Safety is seeking a Police Communications Operator to perform police communications and related clerical work in a central center. The role requires handling emergency lines, radio dispatch, and data entry while maintaining logs and reports.

Work is performed primarily on-site in Maryland as part of a public safety team committed to professional and ethical service, with benefits including pension, leave, health insurance, and