Suffolk County
Public Safety Dispatcher I
An employee in this class is involved in dispatching mobile public safety units and rescue units through operation of a two-way radio. The incumbent provides information to public agencies through the use of computerized equipment. Supervision is received from a Public Safety Dispatcher II or a uniformed member of the public safety agency. Does related work as required. Position Location: Suffolk County Police Headquarters 30 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980 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 Veteran's credits available Military make-up exam for qualified veterans For more information, please visit JoinSCPD.com or email JoinSCPD@SuffolkCountyNY.Gov 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 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: Paid Training Available: 4 weeks of classroom training Up to 20 weeks of hands on, on-the-job training Salary Information: Current Starting Salary: $47,450 + night differential pay + benefits + overtime Future Top Pay: $90,000 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 County's 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.
An employee in this class is involved in dispatching mobile public safety units and rescue units through operation of a two-way radio. The incumbent provides information to public agencies through the use of computerized equipment. Supervision is received from a Public Safety Dispatcher II or a uniformed member of the public safety agency. Does related work as required. Position Location: Suffolk County Police Headquarters 30 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980 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 Veteran's credits available Military make-up exam for qualified veterans For more information, please visit JoinSCPD.com or email JoinSCPD@SuffolkCountyNY.Gov 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 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: Paid Training Available: 4 weeks of classroom training Up to 20 weeks of hands on, on-the-job training Salary Information: Current Starting Salary: $47,450 + night differential pay + benefits + overtime Future Top Pay: $90,000 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 County's 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.