911 Dispatchers Wanted At Passaic Co. Sheriff's Office: How To Apply

WAYNE, NJ — Emergency dispatchers are needed in Passaic County to work with the sheriff's office and other first responders, and help people who need emergency support.

The Passaic County Sheriff's Office is hiring trainee Public Safety Telecommunicators, who will be trained to handle 911 calls and dispatch emergency crews.

The full-time salary for this position begins at $41,120. The Sheriff's Office has its headquarters in Wayne, at 435 Hamburg Turnpike.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED. All applicants will be required to undergo and pass a background check.

The job description reads: "Under close supervision as a trainee and productive worker, receives and responds to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites; performs other related duties as required."

Previous dispatch and telecommunications experience is preferred, but not required, according to the job posting.

If you are interested in applying, click here to view the application on PoliceApp.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2023. There is a $35 registration fee. With any questions, email nvealey@pcsheriff.org or call 973-389-5936.