Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Colchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers to support Colchester, CT law enforcement operations. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure public safety.

The role involves monitoring radio traffic, updating incident details, and maintaining records while working in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry-level positions.
• Ability to type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and jurisdictional geography knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on 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.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accurately

Multitasking

Clear radio communication

Spoken comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Police CAD/Records systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking qualified Police Dispatchers to support Colchester, CT law enforcement operations. Dispatchers handle emergency and nonemergency requests, document incidents, and coordinate with officers and neighboring agencies to ensure public safety.

The role involves monitoring radio traffic, updating incident details, and maintaining records while working in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.