Emergency Police Dispatcher — 24/7 Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Pine Island (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Pine Island, NY. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

You will work at a police communications center, maintain radio and telephone communications, and perform records inquiries after training. A high school diploma is commonly required; strong typing, listening, and geographic knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Typing accurately and listening well is required.
• Clear radio and phone communication is essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and staffing procedures.

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
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting Police Dispatchers for Pine Island, NY. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations and hazards, and assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.

You will work at a police communications center, maintain radio and telephone communications, and perform records inquiries after training. A high school diploma is commonly required; strong typing, listening, and geographic knowledge are essential.