Part time Dispatcher

Part‑Time Dispatcher Wage Range: $28.83 - $33.94 per hour; FLSA hourly position, POAM union, Classification of part‑time employee Working Hours: Part‑time Dispatchers are scheduled to work up to 32 hours per week. Shifts will be selected or assigned in a manner that best supports the operational staffing needs of the department. Description of Duties: This position is responsible for answering telephone calls requesting information or services (including emergency 9‑1‑1 calls for service), and performs other tasks related to the department duties. This includes but is not limited to inputting information into and operating the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, filling requests for information from LEIN and other computer data bases received from department personnel; dispatching police, fire and rescue to respective “runs”; assisting citizens with requests for information or complaints; monitoring local and state radio frequencies; operating emergency notification systems for community warning announcements, and other various duties as assigned. Plymouth Township is a 24‑hour, 7‑day per week operation, including nights, weekends and holidays. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent Must have a valid driver’s license Must be at the minimum of eighteen (18) years of age Must have NO felony convictions and no record of serious misdemeanor convictions Must have keyboarding experience, ability to type 30 w.p.m. preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated organizational skill Excellent interpersonal communication skills Be able to work without direct supervision Ability to remain calm and to work under pressure making decisions quickly and accurately Good telephone techniques and be able to communicate effectively with a divergent population Be willing to work a variety of shifts on a seven day per week schedule Preferred Qualifications Dispatch experience with another agency (police, fire, EMS) Experience with LEIN, CLEMIS and CAD All candidates may be required to take a test. An Equal Opportunity Employer The Charter Township of Plymouth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment of the provision of services and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr