Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Communications Pro

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay and other provisions vary

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Nutley, NJ seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. This role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Entry-level vacancies may provide training.
• Experienced classifications may require prior police dispatch work and applicable certifications.

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
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accurately

Radio communication

Listening and comprehension

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Nutley, NJ seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. This role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates will type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.