Police Dispatch & Communications Specialist

National Public Safety Careers; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Watertown, CT. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, listen actively, and communicate clearly by radio, with the ability to learn local geography and operate under varying shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Accurate typing and clear radio/phone communication essential.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and operate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers based on priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain incident records and coordinate with agencies as needed.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Multitasking

Radio communication

Geography

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Watertown, CT. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency calls, documenting details, and coordinating with officers to ensure timely responses.

Candidates should be able to type accurately, listen actively, and communicate clearly by radio, with the ability to learn local geography and operate under varying shifts and overtime as required.