Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Town of Pitcher (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Education resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to operate in Pitcher, NY. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and agencies from a centralized communications center.

The position requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and strong situational awareness, with potential shift work and ongoing training. Typical responsibilities include fielding requests, updating records, and ensuring officer

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers to operate in Pitcher, NY. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers and agencies from a centralized communications center.

The position requires accurate typing, clear radio communication, and strong situational awareness, with potential shift work and ongoing training. Typical responsibilities include fielding requests, updating records, and ensuring officer