Moonachie - Dispatcher

Job Overview

Department	Moonachie Police Department
Type	Dispatcher
Job Title	Dispatcher
Salary	$37,113.54
Deadline	Oct 31, 2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$35.00
Contact	napolitano@moonachiepd.org
Location	Moonachie, NJ

Job Announcement

FULL-TIME PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR

The Moonachie Police Department is currently seeking to fill the position of full-time Public Safety Telecommunicator. Public Safety Telecommunicators work a variety of shifts including nights and holidays. Responsibilities include dispatching and relaying information to Police, Fire, and EMS personnel for emergency and non-emergency situations. An extensive background check will be required prior to hiring.

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

At least 18 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent
Excellent oral and written communication skills (ability to speak and read English)
Ability to multitask
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment
Ability to work rotating shifts (8 hours)

The following qualifications are preferred but not required to apply:

Current Basic Telecommunicator / 9-1-1 certification
Basic typing skills
Prior Public Safety Dispatch experience
Prior police, fire, or EMS experience

Starting Salary:

Public Safety Telecommunicator - $37,113.54

The Borough of Moonachie is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct any questions to Lt. Jeff Napolitano - napolitano@moonachiepd.org

Please direct questions regarding this position to napolitano@moonachiepd.org

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.