Job Announcement:

Salisbury Police

Now Recruiting Dispatchers

$40,733 Starting salary

TEST DATE: May 7, 2025

Job Description

The Police Communications Officer (PCO) is responsible for answering calls for emergency and non- emergency assistance, gathering pertinent information, and dispatching the appropriate assistance. The PCO will perform a variety of general clerical duties such as filing, indexing, and record keeping. The PCO will utilize a computer-aided dispatch system to log-in each call for service and must quickly dispatch the proper service provider to the scene, making sure they have the proper information. The PCO will also perform regular status checks on officers and other first responders. The PCO will enter warrants, summons, and other data into the computer. The PCO will utilize NCIC to verify motor vehicle tags, driver’s licenses and criminal histories. The PCO will receive court documents for service and process them according to policy. The PCO will keep the supervisor informed of unusual or detrimental conditions including equipment malfunctions and process problems

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PROGRAM

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave Days
• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off
• On-site gym
• MD State Retirement
• Shift Differential
• Uniforms Provided

OUR HIRING PROCESS

• Written Test
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Oral Board
• Psychological Evaluation
• Physical and Drug Screening
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Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@salisburypd.com