Emergency Police Dispatcher – Training & Benefits

National Public Safety Careers; Lincolndale (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Lincolndale, NY seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating radio communications, and handling records duties. The role may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system tasks depending on the agency.

Successful candidates typically hold a high school diploma, must type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.

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

Multitasking

Listening

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Lincolndale, NY seeks Police Dispatchers to support law enforcement operations by taking calls, coordinating radio communications, and handling records duties. The role may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system tasks depending on the agency.

Successful candidates typically hold a high school diploma, must type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography.