Emergency Communications Dispatcher – Support Law Enforcement Ops

National Public Safety Careers; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Somerset, NJ. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting critical details, and assigning calls to officers while coordinating with agencies to ensure rapid response.

Dispatchers work with radios, computers, and multiple displays; accuracy, calm under pressure, and clear communication are essential. Training, background checks, and confidentiality are standard in this field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies provide training.
• Ability to type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Experience with or willingness to learn police dispatch procedures.
• Familiarity with jurisdictional geography and records systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Typing

Radio dispatch

Emergency calls

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CJIS

Dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Somerset, NJ. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting critical details, and assigning calls to officers while coordinating with agencies to ensure rapid response.

Dispatchers work with radios, computers, and multiple displays; accuracy, calm under pressure, and clear communication are essential. Training, background checks, and confidentiality are standard in this field.