• Full-Time Public Safety Communication Officer…

    Township of Plainsboro (Plainsboro, NJ)


    TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO - NOTICE OF VACANCY

    DATE OF POSTING: January 9, 2026

     

    TITLE: Full-Time Public Safety Communication Officer (PSCO) Police 911 Dispatcher

     

    DEPARTMENT: Police Department

     

    SALARY RANGE: $42,000 UNION: CWA EFFECTIVE: Immediately

     

    WORK HOURS: Must be available for 12+hour shifts (40 hours per week; nights, weekends and holidays)

    DUTIES DESCRIPTION:

    PSCO's provide dispatch communication and support services to Police, Fire and Emergency Medical

    Services. This includes operating a variety of highly technological communications equipment including

    radio, telephone, and computer as well as accessing information from automated law enforcement systems.

    Successful applicants must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment which

    requires attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively and to use good judgement in making

    decisions. Excellent data entry, computer and people skills are essential.

     

    Applicants will be required to pass a written assessment, oral interview, background investigation

    (including criminal history) and medical examination with drug screen prior to being eligible for

    appointment.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    • Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license

    • Graduation from a High School, Vocational High School, or equivalent GED

    • U.S. Citizen and New Jersey resident at time of appointment

    • 18 years of age or older

    • 911 Certification and prior experience preferred

    • This position requires sitting at computer terminals for 12 hour shifts and requires ability to

    communicate clearly and concisely, multi-task under stressful situations, evaluate a problem quickly

    and take decisive action

    Apply Here:

    https://www.policeapp.com/Plainsboro-Township-NJ-Police- Department/606/

    THE TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER