Emergency Dispatch Specialist - Police Communications

National Public Safety Careers; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in North Arlington, NJ. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and assigning calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic.

A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided for entry-level candidates. Strong typing, radio communication, and multitasking are essential, with potential background checks for access to justice systems.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalen​t; entry-level may include training.
• Must type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• 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, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dispatch software/records system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in North Arlington, NJ. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and assigning calls to officers while monitoring radio traffic.

A high school diploma is commonly required; training may be provided for entry-level candidates. Strong typing, radio communication, and multitasking are essential, with potential background checks for access to justice systems.