Police Dispatcher Jobs in NJ
Find police dispatcher and 911 operator jobs in New Jersey. View Public Safety Telecommunicator positions with salary and training requirements.
Category: Public Safety
Dispatchers receive emergency calls, coordinate police, fire, and EMS responses, and maintain vital communication links for public safety.
Typical Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Clear speaking voice and excellent hearing
- Must pass background investigation and psychological exam
Career Progression
- Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee
- → Public Safety Telecommunicator
- → Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator
- → Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator
Available Police Dispatcher positions in New Jersey
New Jersey civil service has 30 police dispatcher titles, paying from $50,059 at entry level to $117,228 at the top step.
Which employers actually hire police dispatcher titles
State payroll records show 248 people in these titles across 4 state agencies, concentrated at Department of Law & Public Safety. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.
- Department of Law & Public Safety — 241 employees
- Department of Children and Families — 3 employees
- Department of Health — 3 employees
- Department of Treasury — 1 employee
Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.
About NJ Civil Service Employment
Working in NJ civil service means a published salary schedule rather than individual negotiation, state health benefits, PERS or PFRS pension credit, and civil service tenure once you complete probation. Entry is typically through a competitive exam and eligibility list, with promotional exams opening the next step up the ladder.
Positions may be available at state agencies, county governments, municipal governments, or school districts. Local government positions follow the same civil service rules as state positions and use the same job titles and specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Police Dispatcher in New Jersey?
To work as a police dispatcher in NJ civil service, you typically need to: High school diploma or equivalent; Ability to remain calm under pressure; Clear speaking voice and excellent hearing. Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.
What is the salary range for Police Dispatcher positions?
Police Dispatcher salaries in NJ civil service range from $50,059 at entry level to $117,228 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.
Are Police Dispatcher positions available at state and local level?
Availability varies by position. Use the job listings below to see jurisdiction-specific opportunities.
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