Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Park Ridge, NJ, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support field operations with emergency and nonemergency calls, radio dispatch, and records duties. You will document locations and descriptions, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in incident records.

The role may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as staffing requires, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and dispatch protocols.
• Background checks and security screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Park Ridge, NJ, is seeking Police Dispatchers to support field operations with emergency and nonemergency calls, radio dispatch, and records duties. You will document locations and descriptions, assign calls to officers, monitor radio traffic, and coordinate with neighboring agencies while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy in incident records.

The role may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as staffing requires, with