Dispatch - Police Services
Charlottetown, City of
Posted 3 months ago|Closed: July 27, 2026
About this job
Dispatch position for Charlottetown Police Services responsible for answering emergency calls, dispatching police/fire/ambulance units, and operating communications equipment. Reports to the Telecommunication/Records Coordinator and works across police, fire, and city departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, evaluate, record, and dispatch calls for police and fire services, capturing thorough information for responding officers
- Operate multi-channel radio systems, 911 telephone systems, paging systems, and computer databases (PROS, CPIC, OSCID, Provincial Justice)
- Enter, modify, and remove entries in CPIC system including warrants, missing persons, and stolen vehicles
- Dispatch and control units in response to regular and emergency calls; apprise supervisors of urgent/major incidents
- Contact outside agencies to arrange/cancel appointments and relay police information on behalf of field officers
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Ability to effectively deal with the public in a tactful and professional manner
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, concentrate, and respond effectively in crisis situations
- Demonstrated ability to operate computers and telecommunications equipment; word processing at 50+ words per minute is an asset
- Must pass security screening
At a glance
- Closing date: July 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Submit cover letter and detailed resume to jobs@charlottetown.ca
- Must be willing to work shift work and weekends
- Experience with PROS, CPIC i-TAP, Provincial Justice FACTS, bilingual (French/English), and valid radio operator's license are assets
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Salary
Experience Level
Entry level
Application Deadline
July 27, 2026
Municipality
Charlottetown, City of
Province
Prince Edward Island
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Posting
Posted
July 19, 2026
Deadline
July 27, 2026
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