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CITY OF WEST HAVEN
WEST HAVEN E.R.S
9-1-1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
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Certified Public Safety Telecommunicator
The West Haven ERS (Emergency Reporting System) is accepting applications for the Certified Public Safety Dispatcher position. All interested candidates must be certified as a Connecticut Public Safety Dispatcher. A strong knowledge of CAD/RMS systems 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 be willing to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, midnight, and holidays. Overtime is a requirement of this position. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE AT POLICEAPP.COM
THE CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025
Preferred Qualifications
- CERTIFIED training in Priority Dispatch/International Academy EMD
- Experience using ProQA Software
- Experience using NexGen CAD
- Collect/NCIC Certification
Additional Information
- Hourly Rate: Range $23.41 - $31.22 per hour
- Shift Differential $.95 per hour for evening shift
- Shift Differential $1.05 per hour for midnight shift
- Meal allowance of $10.00 when required to work more than 10 hours
- $500 Uniform allowance
- Paid training
- Continuing education
- 4 Personal Days, per fiscal year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Education Assistance
- 401K Pension Plan
Please direct questions regarding this position to ndejohn@whpd.com
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