Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Gilman (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Bozrah, CT. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and descriptions, and coordinate with officers and agencies to ensure timely responses.

Role may involve night, weekend, and rotating shifts, with potential overtime based on staffing. A high school diploma and strong typing and radio skills are required, with training provided for agency standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to type accurately.
• Strong listening and radio communication skills.
• Ability to learn local geography and jurisdictional areas.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Multitasking

Spoken English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records management system

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Bozrah, CT. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and descriptions, and coordinate with officers and agencies to ensure timely responses.

Role may involve night, weekend, and rotating shifts, with potential overtime based on staffing. A high school diploma and strong typing and radio skills are required, with training provided for agency standards.