Job Announcement:
Salisbury Police
Now Recruiting Dispatchers
$40,733 Starting salary
TEST DATE: July 24, 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
Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@salisburypd.com
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.
Share this Job Opening:
FacebookTwitterEmail
Please direct questions regarding this position to recruitment@salisburypd.com
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.