Emergency Dispatch Specialist — 24/7 Police Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Malaga (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement by taking emergency and nonemergency calls, relaying critical information, and coordinating with officers from a centralized communications center across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities include documenting incident locations and vehicle details, assigning calls by priority, monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, maintaining accurate incident records, and safeguarding restricted information.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required for police dispatcher roles.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training while experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately and 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police Dispatcher to support law enforcement by taking emergency and nonemergency calls, relaying critical information, and coordinating with officers from a centralized communications center across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities include documenting incident locations and vehicle details, assigning calls by priority, monitoring radio traffic, relaying updates, maintaining accurate incident records, and safeguarding restricted information.