Emergency Police Dispatcher: 24/7 Communications

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Palisades Park (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Job summary

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Palisades Park, NJ. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency police requests, documenting locations and details, assigning calls to officers, and monitoring radios and incident status.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; candidates should type accurately, listen carefully, and communicate clearly by radio.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. 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, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

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

Skills

Typing

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)

Job description

Regional 911 Intake Solutions is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Palisades Park, NJ. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency police requests, documenting locations and details, assigning calls to officers, and monitoring radios and incident status.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; candidates should type accurately, listen carefully, and communicate clearly by radio.