Play a Critical Role in Assisting Police
Police Communications Technicians (911 operators/radio dispatchers) are assigned to the department's Communications Section as 911 emergency call takers. They serve as radio dispatchers of police resources and perform all other clerical and administrative duties related to the provision of emergency service.
Police communications technicians are required to work shifts, including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. There is per-shift pay as well as night-shift pay differential.
No exam is scheduled at this time.
Starting salary ranges from $39,329 to $45,228. Potential maximum salary of $53,251 after 3 years of service.
Candidates must:
Per DOHMH Commissioner's Order to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for City Employees and Certain City Contractors, the New York City Vaccine Mandate requires that all uniformed and civilian members of the service, as well as part-time employees, college aides and interns, and volunteers (such as auxiliary officers) provide verification that they are vaccinated against COVID-19.
This position is subject to a series of investigations before appointment. At the time of investigation, you will be required to pay a $75 fee for fingerprint screening.
Medical and psychological guidelines have been established for this position. You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of being a Police Communications Technician.
You must pass a drug screening to be appointed.
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with the City of New York.
Candidates must take and pass the Civil Service Examination for Police Communication Technician.
To apply for and take a self-scheduled exam at the DCAS Computer-based Testing and Applications Centers (CTACs), you must log must CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT. To create your OAS account, you will need to provide your name, address, social security number, email address and choose a user ID and password.
Recruiters are generally available Monday-Friday between the hours of 7 AM and 8 PM, and Saturday-Sunday between the hours of 12 PM and 8 PM.