911 Call Taker/Dispatcher (Police Communications Operator I/II)
GovernmentJobs.com, Ellicott City, MD, United States
Police Communications Operator Police Communications Operator I (Call Taker): $50,981.00 - $82,035.00 Annually $24.51 - $39.44 Hourly Police Communications Operator II: $53,539.00 - $86,237.00 Annually $25.74 - $41.46 Hourly
This is specialized work in receiving messages and citizen calls for police and emergency services at the Anne Arundel County Police Communications Center during an assigned shift. Work involves serving as non-sworn first responders to include responsibility for answering the switchboard and administrative lines, operating telephones, the 911 console, related communications equipment, and performing related clerical tasks. These positions require fast, efficient, and accurate receiving, recording, and processing of incoming calls for police service and other messages. Work is performed independently within departmental procedures, rules and regulations, and is reviewed by superiors through observation, conferences, and reports. Anne Arundel County Police Department is offering a $5,000 hiring bonus for NEW Anne Arundel County Police Communications Operators.
NOTE: $2,500 will be paid upon successful hire and classroom training, and $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of one (1) year of employment. In addition to the $5,000 hiring bonus for NEW Anne Arundel County Police Communications Operators, applicants with prior experience within the past two (2) years as a "9-1-1- Specialist" and who has successfully completed a "Basic Telecommunicator Course" are eligible for an additional $2,500 bonus upon successful completion of one (1) year of employment. Documentation for the successful completion of the course is required prior to hire.
COME JOIN US AT THE OPEN HOUSE! Candidates who are interested in applying, or have applied, are highly encouraged to attend the 911 Communications Recruitment VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE. The Virtual Open House will be held hourly on the following dates/times: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Thursday, April 9, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 All weekday times are : Session #1 : 1600 - 1645 hours (4:00p - 4:45p) Session #2 : 1700 - 1745 hours (5:00p - 5:45p) Session #3 : 1800 - 1845 hours (6:00p - 6:45p) You MUST register for a Virtual Open House session in advance.
This is specialized work in receiving messages and citizen calls for police and emergency services at the Anne Arundel County Police Communications Center during an assigned shift. Work involves serving as non-sworn first responders to include responsibility for answering the switchboard and administrative lines, operating telephones, the 911 console, related communications equipment, and performing related clerical tasks. These positions require fast, efficient, and accurate receiving, recording, and processing of incoming calls for police service and other messages. Work is performed independently within departmental procedures, rules and regulations, and is reviewed by superiors through observation, conferences, and reports. Anne Arundel County Police Department is offering a $5,000 hiring bonus for NEW Anne Arundel County Police Communications Operators.
NOTE: $2,500 will be paid upon successful hire and classroom training, and $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of one (1) year of employment. In addition to the $5,000 hiring bonus for NEW Anne Arundel County Police Communications Operators, applicants with prior experience within the past two (2) years as a "9-1-1- Specialist" and who has successfully completed a "Basic Telecommunicator Course" are eligible for an additional $2,500 bonus upon successful completion of one (1) year of employment. Documentation for the successful completion of the course is required prior to hire.
COME JOIN US AT THE OPEN HOUSE! Candidates who are interested in applying, or have applied, are highly encouraged to attend the 911 Communications Recruitment VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE. The Virtual Open House will be held hourly on the following dates/times: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Thursday, April 9, 2026 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 All weekday times are : Session #1 : 1600 - 1645 hours (4:00p - 4:45p) Session #2 : 1700 - 1745 hours (5:00p - 5:45p) Session #3 : 1800 - 1845 hours (6:00p - 6:45p) You MUST register for a Virtual Open House session in advance.