Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Oneco (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Oneco, CT is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. Duties include taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and vehicle details, and assigning calls to officers per priority and protocol.

Role may involve monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and performing authorized records inquiries after training. Strong typing, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information is essential.
• Clear radio communication and quick learning of jurisdiction geography are required.

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

Multitasking

Jurisdictional geography

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Oneco, CT is seeking Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations. Duties include taking emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting locations and vehicle details, and assigning calls to officers per priority and protocol.

Role may involve monitoring officer status, relaying updates, and performing authorized records inquiries after training. Strong typing, radio communication, and geography knowledge are essential.