Job Announcement:

CITY OF MERIDEN

NOW HIRING

Certified Public Safety Dispatcher 

Application Deadline 6/6/25 at 11:59PM

The City of Meriden is accepting applications for the position of Certified Public Safety Dispatcher.  All interested candidates must be certified as a Connecticut Public Safety Dispatcher or Certified with COLLECT. 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. 

Closing date: 6/6/2025

E.O.E. 

• Preferred Qualifications
• Certification in Priority Dispatch/International Academy EMD, EPD, and EFD.
• Experience using ProQA Software
• Experience using Nexgen CAD
• COLLECT/NCIC Certification
• Additional Information
• Base Hourly Rate: Range $27.80 - $31.64 per hour (This will increase July 1 based on Union Negotiations)
• Shift differential 7.5% for evening shift
• Shift differential 8.5% for midnight shift
• $400 annual certification Bonus for triple certifications in EFD, EPD, and EMD
• Uniform allowance
• Paid training
• Continuing education program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401a retirement plan
• OT paid at double time after 12 hours
• All Mandates are double time (or triple time in some cases)
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Please direct questions regarding this position to dboyce@meridenct.gov