Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Town of Summit (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Summit, NY seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining clear radio and records system communications. You will help ensure accurate locations, incident details, and safety information to officers en route.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime depending on staffing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level vacancies.
• Typing accuracy and ability to understand spoken information; learn jurisdictional geography.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Summit, NY seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating with officers, and maintaining clear radio and records system communications. You will help ensure accurate locations, incident details, and safety information to officers en route.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime depending on staffing.