Police Dispatcher: Critical 24/7 Safety Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Bernards Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Premium pay

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Somerset, NJ. Dispatchers receive calls, track incidents, and coordinate with officers across shifting schedules.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and agency needs. Responsibilities include documenting locations and details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Ability to type accurately, understand spoken information, and communicate clearly by radio.
• Willingness to learn jurisdictional geography and undergo background screening.

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.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing

Radio communications

Multitasking

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for Somerset, NJ. Dispatchers receive calls, track incidents, and coordinate with officers across shifting schedules.

The role may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on staffing and agency needs. Responsibilities include documenting locations and details, assigning calls, monitoring radio traffic, and coordinating with neighboring agencies.