Meriden - Dispatcher

Job Announcement

CITY OF MERIDEN

NOW HIRING

Public Safety Dispatcher 

Application Deadline 12/8/23 at 11:59PM

The City of Meriden is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher.  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: 12/8/2023

E.O.E. 

• Preferred Qualifications
• Certification as a Connecticut Public Safety Dispatcher
• Certification training in Priority Dispatch/International Academy EMD, EPD, and EFD.
• Experience using ProQA Software
• Experience using Nexgen CAD
• COLLECT/NCIC Certification
• Additional Information
• Hourly Rate: Range $26.10 - $30.87 per hour
• Shift differential 7.5% for evening shift
• Shift differential 8.5% for midnight shift
• $4,000 certification bonus, payable at $2,000 after six months and $2,000 after 12 months for candidates that are certified as a Connecticut Public Safety Dispatcher
• 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

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.