Police Dispatcher: Real-Time Emergency Communications

National Public Safety Careers; Ontario Center (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Ontario Center, NY. Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records systems.

The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records duties based on agency procedures. What you may do includes receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring officer status, relaying

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training may be provided.
• Ability to type accurately and learn radio procedures.
• Ability to learn jurisdictional geography and follow agency procedures.

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

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio dispatch

Multitasking

Clear verbal communication

Geographic knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Ontario Center, NY. Dispatchers support law enforcement operations by taking calls, dispatching officers, and maintaining records systems.

The role may include telephone call taking, radio dispatch, and authorized records duties based on agency procedures. What you may do includes receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and hazards, assigning calls, monitoring officer status, relaying