Public Safety Dispatcher (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Essex Police Department is accepting applications/resumes for a part-time public safety dispatcher position. Current open shifts are primarily on weekends, but this position will support the full time staff by covering other shifts as needed. We currently serve a community of over 20,000 residents and dispatch for two police departments, three fire departments and one ambulance service. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet and emergency operations systems. The selected candidate will have passed a background investigation. The position requires an individual willing to work in a fast-paced environment and who possesses a strong attention to detail. This is a non-union position.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation that will be conducted on all qualified candidates.
- Must be able to multi-task under stress
- Must effectively and politely communicate with the public and staff
- Ability to read, write, use the phone, radio and computer systems
- Must agree to confidentiality agreement
- Must be able to successfully complete dispatch training and certification requirements
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with previous police/fire/ems dispatching experience are preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Use phone, radio & computer systems & software (training provided)
- Call taking for fire, ems and police
- Some paperwork/record keeping responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned to dispatch
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
