Job Description
Join Newark's elite Public Safety team as a Police Dispatcher Trainee! This high-impact role offers unparalleled training in emergency response operations with a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package. You'll become the critical lifeline connecting citizens with emergency services while advancing your career in public safety.
Responsibilities
- Process 911 calls with precision and compassion during high-stress scenarios
- Dispatch police officers using CAD systems and radio protocols
- Maintain detailed incident documentation and digital records
- Coordinate multi-agency responses during emergencies
- Operate communication equipment under NJSP protocols
- Provide crisis intervention to callers in distress
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)
- Pass background check and psychological evaluation
- Type 40+ WPM with 95% accuracy
- Valid NJ driver's license
- US citizenship or legal residency status
- No criminal history (felony/misdemeanor convictions disqualify)
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/holidays