Branford - Telecommunicator

Job Overview Department Branford Police Department Type Dispatcher Job Title Telecommunicator Salary $49,036 - $57,407 Contact Jalves@branfordpolice.com Location Branford, CT

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Job Prerequisites

• Connecticut Police Chiefs Dispatcher Exam
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Job Announcement

TOWN OF BRANFORD JOB DESCRIPTION

911 TELECOMMUNICATOR

Position Purpose:

To perform a variety of duties involved in the receipt and dispatch of incoming emergency 911 calls for police, emergency medical and fire services and other emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.  Dispatches public service units as necessary and in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Uses computer integrated telecommunications systems to coordinate emergency calls.  Relays information and assistance requests involving other law enforcement and/or fire department agencies.  Receives and processes requests for information in the Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) system and from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer databases.  Monitors communication center security equipment, internal and external security cameras and reports and logs suspicious acts, persons and events.  Process public safety provider requests for wrecker and transportation services; perform other duties as assigned.  (The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of geographic features and streets within the Town of Branford
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of receiving and processing emergency police, fire and medical calls.
• Knowledge of procedures used in operating computer aided dispatch and E-911 systems.
• Knowledge of standard radio broadcasting and dispatch procedures and rules.
• Knowledge of operation and use of hearing impaired equipment (TDD).
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to type accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to multitask and follow written and oral instructions in a high stress environment.

Supervision:

Supervision Received:  Works under the direction of the Police Administrative Captain.

Supervision Given: None.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; No prior telecommunications experience required.  Must have effective oral, written and interpersonal skills.  Successfully pass a background investigation, to include fingerprinting conducted by the Branford Police Department.  Candidates must currently hold and/ or be able to obtain a State of CT Telecommunicator Certification and an Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification (EMD) within one year of being hired.  Candidates must be able to obtain COLLECT/NCIC certification. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

State of CT certified Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)   Knowledge of local geography.   Knowledge of Priority Dispatch. Certified Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. Previous dispatch/police/fire experience.  Experience with Nexgen LEAS Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.  Bilingual.

Job Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  All Telecommunicators are subject to the Town of Branford Substance abuse policy for dispatchers which includes ongoing randomized alcohol and drug testing. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Vision Requirements:

__X__     Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

__X__     Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

__X__     Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

__X__     Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

__X__     Depth perception (i.e. three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Selection Guidelines

HIRING PROCESS & STEPS:

The Branford Police Department is participating in the Connecticut Police Chief’s (CPCA) hiring consortium.  All candidates must successfully take and pass the CPCA Dispatcher’s Exam prior to application. The exam is currently being held online.  Please visit www.Policeapp.com for more information on the exam and to apply. 

1. Applicants must pass the CPCA Dispatcher written exam with a score of 70% to become eligible to submit an application.
2. Applications are submitted at www.PoliceApp.com/Branford
3. Applicants are selected to participate in an oral interview panel. 
4. Chief’s Interview.
5. Successful completion of a background investigation.
6. Psychological screening.
7. Drug screen and ongoing randomized testing.

Applications will be accepted until September 20th, 2020 at Midnight.  Applications are considered active for one year from date of closure. 

The Town of Branford shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual orientation. The Branford Police Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact Deputy Chief Alves at the 203-481-4241.  Minorities and Veterans encouraged to apply.

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.  It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Please direct questions regarding this position to Jalves@branfordpolice.com

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.