Police Dispatcher: Fast-Paced Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; East Worcester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for East Worcester, NY. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls to officers, and monitor radio traffic.

You will work at communications consoles with headsets and displays, with potential night, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on agency staffing. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and training may be provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for East Worcester, NY. Dispatchers receive emergency and nonemergency requests, document locations, assign calls to officers, and monitor radio traffic.

You will work at communications consoles with headsets and displays, with potential night, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on agency staffing. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, and training may be provided.