Public Safety Dispatcher

Public Safety DispatcherThe Essex Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time public safety dispatcher position. We currently serve three communities that, when combined, have over 30,000 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 union position.Primary Position Functions:Use phone, radio & computer systems & software (training provided)Call taking for fire, EMS and policeSome paperwork/record keeping responsibilitiesOther duties as assigned to dispatchPosition 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 stressMust effectively and politely communicate with the public and staffAbility to read, write, use the phone, radio and computer systemsMust agree to confidentiality agreementMust be able to successfully complete dispatch training and certification requirementsBase salary range, not including overtime and shift differentials, from $59,696.00 to $86,964.80 with consideration given for prior experience. Candidates with previous police/fire/EMS dispatching experience are preferred, but not required. After training, this position will primarily be an overnight shift with shift assignments based upon seniority annually.If you have any questions regarding any of the information listed in this document, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask to speak with the hiring personnel.The Essex Police Department will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, crime victim status, HIV positive status or genetic information. The Essex Police Department is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities and employment opportunities.Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. The Essex Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.