Public Safety Dispatcher I
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Job Location:
Yaphank, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION LOCATION:
Suffolk County Police Headquarters
30 Yaphank Ave Yaphank NY 11980
Please Do Not Apply Here
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Last Filing Date To Register For The Exam: October 22nd 2025 (Wednesday)
The Written Test/Exam Will Take Place: November 22nd 2025 (Saturday)
Application Fee: $40
Application fee waivers are available
Veterans credits available
Military make-up exam for qualified veterans
**For more information please visit or email
Candidates who have attained a passing score on the written exam will undergo a background check medical examination Psychological exam (written exam and an in-person interview). There are no physical fitness exams or Polygraph required.
POSITION DETAILS
A valuable member of the law enforcement team of the Suffolk County Police Department you will:
Dispatch mobile public safety units and rescue through operation of a two-way radio
Provide information to public agencies through the use of computerized equipment
To be considered for the Public Safety Dispatcher I role candidates must proceed to the following link:
you have followed the above link you will be presented with a list of all exams. NOTE: The exam is Public Safety Dispatcher I
Please Proceed As Follows:
Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile
In the same blue area you must select Click here to create a Civil Service User ID
Complete all questions and proceed as requested
PAID TRAININNG AVAILABLE:
4 weeks of classroom training
Up to 20 weeks of hands on on-the-job training
SALARY INFORMATION:
Current Starting Salary: $47450 night differential pay benefits overtime
Future Top Pay: $90000 including night differential pay benefits overtime
POSITION SHIFT DETAILS:
2 tour shift: Rotating tours from 8am to 4pm and 4pm to 12am
Midnight shift: Steady tour of 12am to 8am
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or GED (NO college required)
Minimum Age: 18 years old on the date of the exam
Maximum age: No maximum age
Must be a Suffolk County resident within 5 years of appointment
Must be a US citizen at the time of appointment
NOTE: Experience in dispatching emergency vehicles may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
Promotion to the next higher grade comes with a 10% salary increase on top pay
Eligible for promotion to PSD II through Civil Service exam after 2 years of service as a PSD I
Eligible for promotion to PSD III through Civil Service exam after 2 years of service as a PSD II
BENEFITS:
Night shift differentials
13 paid holidays
13 paid sick days
Longevity pay after 10 years
Premium family medical coverage for only $57 per paycheck
Uniform cleaning allotment
Overtime
Dental optical coverage prescription and co-pay reimbursement legal service fee reimbursement etc.
All uniforms and equipment provided
Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation after the 1st year increasing up to 6 weeks with seniority
Up to 30 days of paid military leave for Reservists and National Guardsman
Up to 5 paid military sick days
Retirement:
NY State Tier 6 contributory retirement plan
Eligible for retirement at 55 years old with maximum retirement benefits at 63 years old
Vested retirement plan after 5 years of service
Lifetime medical coverage after 10 years of service
Military service buy back up to 3 years of credit towards retirement
Suffolk Countys Commitment to Diversity Inclusion & Equity:
- Our focus is to promote support and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion creed national origin ancestry disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship sex sexual orientation gender identity age citizenship marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Locate at the top right side of the site in the blue area Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile
In the same blue area you must select Click here to create a Civil Service User ID
Complete all questions and proceed as requested
4 weeks of classroom training
Up to 20 weeks of hands on on-the-job training
2 tour shift: Rotating tours from 8am to 4pm and 4pm to 12am
Midnight shift: Steady tour of 12am to 8am
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or GED (NO college required)
Minimum Age: 18 years old on the date of the exam
Maximum age: No maximum age
Must be a Suffolk County resident within 5 years of appointment
Must be a US citizen at the time of appointment
NOTE: Experience in dispatching emergency vehicles may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
Promotion to the next higher grade comes with a 10% salary increase on top pay
Eligible for promotion to PSD II through Civil Service exam after 2 years of service as a PSD I
Eligible for promotion to PSD III through Civil Service exam after 2 years of service as a PSD II
Night shift differentials
13 paid holidays
13 paid sick days
Longevity pay after 10 years
Premium family medical coverage for only $57 per paycheck
Uniform cleaning allotment
Overtime
Dental optical coverage prescription and co-pay reimbursement legal service fee reimbursement etc.
All uniforms and equipment provided
Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation after the 1st year increasing up to 6 weeks with seniority
Up to 30 days of paid military leave for Reservists and National Guardsman
Up to 5 paid military sick days
Retirement:
NY State Tier 6 contributory retirement plan
Eligible for retirement at 55 years old with maximum retirement benefits at 63 years old
Vested retirement plan after 5 years of service
Lifetime medical coverage after 10 years of service
Military service buy back up to 3 years of credit towards retirement
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Typing
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Computer Skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- 5G
- Dispatching
- Emergency Management
- Security
- Writing Skills
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