Police Dispatcher: Critical Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Town of Friendship (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support Friendship, NY agencies. You will receive requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while maintaining clear radio communications and log records.

Applicants should type accurately, understand spoken information, and function well under pressure. Training and background checks are typical prerequisites for entry or advancement in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to type accurately and convey information clearly over radio.
• Ability to understand spoken information and communicate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and reported hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic; relay updates as needed.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and maintain incident records.

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police Dispatchers to support Friendship, NY agencies. You will receive requests, document details, and assign calls to officers while maintaining clear radio communications and log records.

Applicants should type accurately, understand spoken information, and function well under pressure. Training and background checks are typical prerequisites for entry or advancement in this role.