Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in College Point, NY. Dispatchers receive calls, document locations and details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with agencies to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, typing accuracy, and good listening and multitasking skills. Background checks and ongoing training may apply, with variable shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Typing accurately, understand spoken information, 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 accuracy

Active listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CJIS/Records systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in College Point, NY. Dispatchers receive calls, document locations and details, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with agencies to ensure timely responses.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, typing accuracy, and good listening and multitasking skills. Background checks and ongoing training may apply, with variable shifts including nights and weekends.