Public Safety Dispatcher: 24/7 Emergency Communications

Public Safety Dispatch Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatcher opportunities are available in York, NY. These roles focus on handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and gathering critical caller information to support responders.

Dispatchers operate CAD, telephones, mapping, and radio systems, coordinating resources efficiently while maintaining records and safeguarding information. Attendance may include night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a demanding public safety environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Applicants should demonstrate accurate typing, active listening, clear communication.
• Certifications depend on services handled and jurisdiction’s training standards.

Responsibilities

• Process emergency and nonemergency requests for public safety assistance.
• Verify incident locations and gather essential caller information.
• Classify and prioritize requests using approved procedures.
• Operate computer-aided dispatch, telephone, mapping, and radio systems.
• Coordinate response resources within assigned qualifications.
• Monitor unit status and communicate significant incident updates.
• Support interagency coordination and requests for additional assistance.
• Maintain accurate records and follow information-security requirements.

Job description

Public Safety Dispatcher opportunities are available in York, NY. These roles focus on handling emergency and nonemergency requests, verifying locations, and gathering critical caller information to support responders.

Dispatchers operate CAD, telephones, mapping, and radio systems, coordinating resources efficiently while maintaining records and safeguarding information. Attendance may include night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a demanding public safety environment.