Dispatcher

Berlin Police is hiring a Full Time Dispatcher! MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Age: Must be at least 18 years old - Education: High school diploma or GED. - Citizenship/Residency: U.S. citizen or legal resident. SCHEDULE, PAY and BENEFITS: - Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays. - Schedule is a repeating two-week rotation. Week 1: Work days are Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (all shifts are 12 hours) Week 2: Work days are Sunday (8 hours), Wednesday, Thursday (12 hours WandTh) - Every other weekend off. - While the dispatcher will be assigned to a permanent shift, they are still expected to have the ability to work any other shift as necessary. - Starting Pay is: $20.90/hour with annual step increases. - Available Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Paid Holidays, Various Stipends, Longevity Pay, Paid Time Off/Vacation, Education Incentives, NH Retirement System Plan, Recruiting and Fitness Incentives. SKILLS and ABILITIES: - Communication: Clear, calm, and professional verbal and written communication. - Multitasking: Ability to listen, type, and communicate simultaneously. - Decision-Making: Make quick judgments under pressure with limited information. - Computer Proficiency: Comfort with computer use, and typing (minimum of 35 words per minute) - Listening and Comprehension: Active listening and ability to extract critical details from callers in stressful situations. - Stress Management: Stay calm and focused during emergencies. - Teamwork: Work effectively with law enforcement, fire, and EMS. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Integrity, Honesty and ethical judgment. - Emotional resilience and empathy while maintaining professionalism. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation -Prior experience is not necessary. Full on-the-job training will be provided - An extremely thorough background check will be performed to include criminal records check, motor vehicle record, personal references, all prior work experience, financial, medical, etc POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: - Be the primary processing point for virtually all telephone, radio, walk-in, and computer communications entering or leaving the Police Department/Dispatch Center. - Coordinate all emergency and non-emergency response for all Public Safety. - Complete other administrative duties as directed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: View email address on click.appcast.io #View phone number on click.appcast.io To apply, please e-mail application to Jennifer Cloutier at View email address on click.appcast.io.