24/7 Police Dispatcher — Emergency Communications Pro

National Public Safety Careers; Long Beach Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers in the Long Beach Township area to handle emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and to document locations, descriptions, and vehicle details. You will assign calls to officers based on priority and agency procedures.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications may be required for experienced classifications.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and agency procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Clear speech

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking police dispatchers in the Long Beach Township area to handle emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance and to document locations, descriptions, and vehicle details. You will assign calls to officers based on priority and agency procedures.

The role requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and the ability to learn jurisdictional geography.