There are NYPD dispatchers of all races my friend. Thats just a dumb thing to ask. The FDNY does not employ anywhere near as many as NYPD, so they can be picky. The salary is so poor that I am surprised they have anyone taking that job. Its extremely stressful and those people work very hard. Are some not the brightest in the world....of course...just like with any other job. But the vast majority are very good, hard working people. Here are the requirements and salary. Would you take the job?
Police Communications Technician
Police Communications Technicians are assigned to the Department's Communications Division as 911 emergency operators. They serve as a radio dispatcher 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.
Qualifications:
Four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent. One year full time paid experience performing clerical duties; or public contact work requiring obtaining information; or 30 college credits or two years active military duty with honorable discharge.
Salary: $32,710 and can increase to $44,379.
New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.
Entry into higher level positions, other than through promotional exams, depends on the applicant's prior training, education and experience and the job requirements for the position.
Due to the current civil service list in this title we are not accepting resumes at this time.