Emergency Police Dispatcher & Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Ridgefield Park. Dispatchers receive emergency calls, document locations, and coordinate with officers and other services to ensure safety and rapid response.

The role may involve shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, clear radio communication, and familiarity with jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training provided for entry level.
• Candidates should type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Clear radio communication and geography knowledge are essential.

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.

Skills

Typing

Radio communication

Spoken understanding

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatcher opportunities in Ridgefield Park. Dispatchers receive emergency calls, document locations, and coordinate with officers and other services to ensure safety and rapid response.

The role may involve shift work, nights, weekends, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing, clear radio communication, and familiarity with jurisdictional geography.