Police Communications Operator

THE POSITION

Do you want to help ensure that public safety teams have the communication support they need to effectively provide all people in Pennsylvania of every class, color, creed, or condition with honest and faithful police service? If so, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) wants you to join us as a Police Communications Operator with Troop F, Montoursville and provide specialized work receiving, transmitting, maintaining, and coordinating public safety information in support law enforcement functions. Apply now and add your excellent communication skills, calmness under pressure, and steadfast integrity to our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Police Communications Operator (PCO) for the Pennsylvania State Police, we will rely on you to ensure communication operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. In this role, you will :

• Receive calls from the general public and county 911 operators regarding emergency and non-emergency police issues.
• Question callers to gather details, determine response requirements, and assign relative priorities of incidents.
• Dispatch and relay incident information to responding Troopers.
• Contact municipal police, fire, ambulance, towing, PennDOT, and other teams to provide incident details and request assistance and response.
• Utilize CLEAN, JNET and PFAD to access, research, and maintain records.
• Establish and maintain incident information in electronic record management systems.
• Communicate with Troopers and other PCOs regarding active incidents or concerns.

Do not miss this chance to make a lasting positive impact by joining us as we hold ourselves to a higher standard of accountability to continually serve and earn the respect of all people in Pennsylvania. Apply for this key communications role today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Veterans :

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.