Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Cookstown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Cookstown, NJ. The role involves receiving dispatch requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to maintain situational awareness and safety. Staff may work varying shifts to cover continuous dispatch operations.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; some agencies may require dispatcher training or certifications and CJIS access, with potential background checks and security screening.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and reported 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.

Skills

Typing

Communication skills

Radio/telephone dispatch

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Dispatcher training/certs

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Cookstown, NJ. The role involves receiving dispatch requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to maintain situational awareness and safety. Staff may work varying shifts to cover continuous dispatch operations.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma; some agencies may require dispatcher training or certifications and CJIS access, with potential background checks and security screening.