Conway - Emergency Dispatcher

Job Announcement

 Conway, NH Police Department is currently hiring for the position of

 FULL-TIME DISPATCHER 

Conway is a year-round tourist destination located in the White Mountains of NH, with a full-time population of 10,000. We are seeking highly a motivated individual to join our team, which consists of 34 full-time employees, making us one of the largest departments in Northern NH.

The Conway Police Department provides 24-hour emergency dispatch services for police, as well as five local fire/EMS departments.  Duties include, but are not limited to:  Telecommunications, answer multiple phone lines, meet and provide service to the public, receive emergency calls from the public and E-911, dispatch appropriate fire, ambulance or police using computer-aided dispatch, and monitor fire and burglar alarms.

This is a fast-paced, multi-faceted F/T position in a 24-hour communications center, requiring good communication, computer, and people skills.  Schedule consists of 4- 10 hour rotating shifts.  Candidate must be able to multi-task, analyze situations quickly and objectively using critical thinking, make quick, workable decisions under pressure, and manage stress.  Must be able to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends and holidays included).

Minimum Requirements

• Must have high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Be 18 years of age by hire date. 

Hiring Process

Applicants must be able to pass:

• - Oral Board Interview
• - Written Exam
• - Truth verification exam
• - Psychological exam
• - Background investigation

Salary & Benefits

Starting pay of $21.57/hour plus benefits package (includes a 6-week on the job training program, medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, vacation, sick time, and NH Retirement System).

Application submission deadline: open until position is filled.

Please provide a valid phone number on your application. 

Please visit www.conwaypdnh.gov for more information about our department.  Email any questions to jobs@conwaypdnh.gov or call (603) 356-5715 and ask for the Dispatch Supervisor.

The Conway Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.  

Please direct questions regarding this position to jobs@conwaypdnh.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.