Meriden - Dispatcher- Certified

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Certified Public Safety Dispatcher 
Application Deadline 10/31/25 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: 10/31/2025

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  based on current 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)