Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Town of Tyrone (NY); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Tyrone, NY, is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities to support law enforcement operations. You will receive requests for assistance and maintain reliable communication with officers, combining call taking, dispatch, and records duties where applicable.

Strong typing, radio communication, and geographic knowledge are essential. Typical shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and listen to spoken information.
• Must learn jurisdictional geography and communicate clearly by radio.
• Background checks and security screening may be required.

Aufgaben

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and hazards
• Assign calls to officers by 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 emergency services
• Maintain incident records and safeguard restricted information

Kenntnisse

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Clear speech

Situation awareness

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Tyrone

Police Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by receiving requests for assistance and maintaining reliable communication with officers. Depending on the agency, the position may combine telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records-system duties.

Dispatchers help officers understand what is happening before they arrive. Accurate locations, descriptions, safety information, and timely updates are essential parts of the work.

Position Details

• Duty Location: {airport_name}, Tyrone, NY
• Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
• Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year
• Schedule: {work_schedule}
• Appointment Type: {appointment_type}
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

Police dispatch services may operate continuously. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime based on staffing and operational needs.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

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

Candidates should be able to type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and security training.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete the required background investigation