Police Communications Operator

If you thrive on multi-tasking and making a difference, this is your calling! The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is looking for professional and composed individuals to fill their Police Communications Operator (PCO) positions, a role that requires managing critical information flow to support law enforcement officers. If you are driven to help others and are seeking a career of service, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity. 

As a Police Communications Operator, our team will rely on you to establish and maintain incident information in electronic record management systems and effectively communicate with Troopers and other PCOs regarding active incidents or concerns. Your work will involve receiving calls from the general public and county 911 operators regarding emergency and non-emergency police issues. You will question callers to gather details, determine response requirements, and assign relative priorities of incidents then dispatch and relay incident information to responding Troopers. Then you will contact municipal police, fire, ambulance, towing, PennDOT, or other responders to provide incident details and request assistance and response. Your duties will also include utilizing a variety of law enforcement database resources to access, research, and maintain records. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding career and possess excellent communication skills, PSP would like to talk to you!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: 

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours: Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience using two-way radio, multi-line telephone, or computer aided dispatch systems; or
• Two years of experience using computer systems for entering, updating, and retrieving information; or
• Completion of 60 college credits; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a clear, firm voice and no major speech, hearing, or visual impairments that would interfere with understanding verbal communication, being understood, or using electronic communications equipment and visual display equipment.
• You must obtain an active Public Safety Telecommunicator certification issued by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must obtain active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certifications issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
  

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. 
• This job title has been identified as performing critical duties.  Prior to placement in this job title, the selected candidate regardless of their current job, must submit a Report of Medications for screening by the State Police Medical Officer.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). (
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.