Emergency Police Dispatcher – Critical Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Town of Jasper (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified police dispatchers in Jasper, NY. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency police requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Work may include night, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime based on staffing. Strong typing, communication, and multitasking skills are essential, along with the ability to learn local geography and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided for entry level.
• Must type accurately and communicate clearly by radio and phone.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and work within agency procedures.
• Background checks and security screening may be required.

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.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Records management software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified police dispatchers in Jasper, NY. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency police requests, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely response.

Work may include night, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime based on staffing. Strong typing, communication, and multitasking skills are essential, along with the ability to learn local geography and maintain accurate records.