Job Description
Join the Jersey City Police Department as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and become the lifeline of our community! This flexible-hours role offers a unique opportunity to develop critical communication skills while supporting emergency response operations. We provide comprehensive training and a supportive environment for career growth in public safety. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in Jersey City's emergency response system.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prioritize emergency calls from the public using CAD systems
- Dispatch appropriate police units and emergency services to incident locations
- Maintain accurate call logs and incident documentation
- Provide critical information to officers in the field during active incidents
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during complex emergency situations
- Operate radio equipment and computer-aided dispatch systems
- Assist with training programs for new dispatch personnel
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Ability to remain calm under high-pressure emergency situations
- Basic computer proficiency with willingness to learn specialized software
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- No felony convictions and clean background check
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and psychological evaluation