Meriden - Dispatcher- Certified

Job Announcement

CITY OF MERIDEN

NOW HIRING

Public Safety Telecommunicator 

*Open Until Filled*

 The City of Meriden is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher.  We currently have several open positions.  All interested candidates should apply, preference will be given to those candidates with prior or current certification as a Telecommunicator and/or COLLECT certification.  A strong working knowledge of CAD/RMS systems is desirable and the ability to multi-task between phone, radio and computer systems is essential.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, have a strong interest in serving the public, and willing to work a variety of shifts including weekends, midnights and holidays.  Overtime is a requirement of this position.  Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. YOU MUST APPLY ON LINE AT POLICEAPP.COM.  Job announcement, job description and CPCA testing information also on policeapp.com.

Closing date: Open Until Filled

E.O.E. 

• Certification training in Power Phone Law Enforcement, Fire Service and Emergency Medical Dispatch
• Salary Range $47,714.78 to $56,816.45
• Shift differential 7.5% for evening/midnight shift certification bonus
• Uniform allowance
• Paid training - Certifications in Police/Fire/EMS Dispatch - continuing education program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401a retirement plan

Please direct questions regarding this position to dboyce@meridenct.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.