Police Dispatcher - Paid Training Provided

National Public Safety Careers; Green Brook Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified police dispatchers to support Green Brook Township and partner agencies. The role involves taking emergency and nonemergency calls, recording locations and details, and coordinating with responding units to ensure accurate and timely information.

This position requires strong typing, listening, and communication skills, with access to required records systems and the ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Typing, listening and clear radio communication are essential.
• Access to CJIS or similar systems may require screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, descriptions, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and procedures.
• Monitor officer status and radio traffic.
• Relay updates about evolving incidents and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Clear radio communication

Multitasking

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice information systems

Job description

Police Dispatcher Opportunities in Green Brook

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}, Green Brook, NJ

Employer: The hiring law enforcement or communications agency identified in the official vacancy

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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

Pass applicable typing, listening, multitasking, or dispatch aptitude assessments

Complete additional screening when required by the employer

Maintain required dispatch and records-access qualifications

Comply with confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Police Dispatchers generally work at communications consoles using headsets, radios, keyboards, and multiple displays. The role requires sustained concentration and may involve calls concerning violence, threats, or traumatic events. Consult the vacancy for essential functions and accommodation information.

Benefits

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid leave; employee-assistance resources; and continuing education. Premium pay and other provisions vary by agency and employment agreement.