Job Description
Join Baltimore's elite public safety team as a Police Dispatcher Trainee with flexible scheduling options! This full-time role offers competitive compensation ($42k-$58k USD), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact on community safety. Our program provides paid training to develop critical communication skills, multi-tasking abilities, and emergency response expertise. Enjoy work-life balance with shift flexibility while advancing your career in public safety.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prioritize emergency/non-emergency calls via 911 and administrative lines
- Dispatch appropriate units (police, fire, EMS) using CAD/RMS systems
- Maintain detailed logs of all communications and incidents
- Provide critical information to field units and coordinate resources
- Operate radio equipment and specialized communication technology
- Adhere to NIMS protocols and departmental procedures
- Assist in training new dispatchers as proficiency develops
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum 18 years of age at time of hire
- Pass criminal background check and drug screening
- Ability to type 35+ WPM with 90% accuracy
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Strong multitasking and situational judgment skills
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/weekends
- U.S. citizenship or legal resident status