Emergency Dispatch / Clerk

Job Opening - Emergency Dispatch / Clerk

The Montpelier Police Department is seeking applications for the position of Emergency Dispatcher/Clerk. This full-time career position involves the appropriate call handling of both emergency and non-emergency requests for police, fire, and emergency medical services, and determining the nature and urgency of those calls. The position requires a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment within procedural boundaries in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. The dispatcher is also the first point of contact for those that come to the police station seeking assistance.

Applicants must have strong computer literacy/data entry skills, the ability to multi-task in a sometimes stressful environment, excellent communications skills, and the ability to work various shifts, which include weekends and holidays. Applicants must also be able to sit for extended periods of time while viewing multiple monitors and maintaining multiple databases simultaneously.

The position requires the successful completion of a thorough background investigation, the ability to achieve National Crime Information Center certification, and a minimum education of a high school diploma or G.E.D.


Starting rate of pay is $32.91 per hour ($68,452.80 annually) Salary is negotiable based on experience.

How to Apply

The City of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer. Click the following link to download the application form: MPD Employment Application

Email applications to Dispatch Supervisor Carrie McCool at View email address on click.appcast.io


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Qualifications

Qualifications-- High school diploma or equivalent-- Strong communication and multi-tasking skills-- Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency communication systems-- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations-- Ability to work in a team environment and follow established protocols-- Good judgment and decision-making skills-- Ability to type accurately and quickly