Emergency Police Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as assigned by the agency.

Dispatchers help officers understand on-scene details, locations, hazards, and safety information, and they coordinate with neighboring agencies during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing, listening, and clear radio communication are essential; may require jurisdictional geography knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, suspect 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 emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks police dispatchers to support law enforcement by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communications with officers. The role may involve telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and records-system duties as assigned by the agency.

Dispatchers help officers understand on-scene details, locations, hazards, and safety information, and they coordinate with neighboring agencies during emergencies.