Part-Time Communications Officer

Wall Township Police Department; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Wall Township Police Department seeks a Part-Time Communications Officer to receive and transmit messages, dispatch units, monitor radio and NCIC interfaces, and support first responders. The role requires professional communication and discretion.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid NJ driver's license, and the ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Training and confidentiality are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license required.
• Certifications in Basic Telecommunication, 911 Officer, and Emergency Medical Dispatch are preferred.
• Must be able to work shifts around the clock, including weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answer all incoming calls, including administrative and emergency, and gather essential information.
• Dispatch, coordinate, and monitor radio communications for officers and public safety personnel.
• Monitor officer status and perform periodic checks on field personnel.
• Access and disseminate information to local, state, and federal law enforcement via NCIC.
• Receive and respond to alarms programmed to call the agency.
• Provide information needed by field personnel.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Self-directed

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

NCIC system access

Job description

Career Information: Part-Time Communications Officer

December 17, 2018

POSITION: Police Department – Part-Time Police Communications Officer

This is to advise of a vacancy for the above referenced Part-Time position in the Township Police Department. A Police Communications Officer is responsible for receiving and transmitting pure and reliable messages, tracking vehicles and equipment, and recording other important information. They receive calls from individuals who need assistance from first responders. Once information is obtained from the caller, dispatchers activate the services necessary to respond to the nature of the call for help. Dispatchers are an integral part of the organization’s success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answering all incoming calls, administrative as well as emergency, and soliciting essential information from callers to appropriately handle each call.
• Dispatching, coordinating, and monitoring radio communications for Officers, other law enforcement, emergency situations, and/or public safety personnel.
• Monitoring officer status, to include periodic checks on field personnel.
• Accessing information from and disseminating information to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system.
• Receiving and responding to alarms programmed to call this agency.
• Obtaining and providing information needed by field personnel.

Requirements

• Candidates shall possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Candidates that possess Basic Telecommunication and 911Officer and Emergency Medical Dispatch certifications are preferred.
• The candidate will be required to work shifts around-the-clock during the work period as scheduled. This includes weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The right candidate is highly motivated, well organized self-directed professional who embraces new challenges and collaborates well with team members, accepts responsibility and sees assignments to completion; exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate will be privy to highly confidential matters and transactions and must display the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to understand and follow complex instructions, manage multiple tasks and work effectively under stress and with interruptions, within deadlines and with change in work priority.

Wall Township Township Tattoo Policy:

Visible tattoos or similar markings that are visible when wearing short sleeves on the face, head, scalp, neck, and hands are forbidden.

Pre-employment Application

Salary Range:

$28.00 to $31.00 Per Hour

The Township reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline for submission.

Application Deadline: no later than Friday September 4, 2026 At 09:00

Wall Township Police

2700 Allaire Road
Wall, NJ 07719
Phone [phone]
Emergency 9-1-1
Mission Statement

@2012 Wall Township Police [phone]