Job Announcement:

VACANCY NOTICE

Town of New Fairfield

POSITION: Full Time Dispatcher

GENERAL DUTIES:

Receives calls from the public for assistance and dispatches and coordinates responses of public safety agencies (e.g., Police, Fire, EMS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two years’ experience in public safety dispatch
• Experience with CAD computer-aided dispatch systems preferred
• Must possess and maintain COLLECT/NCIC certification, APCO EMD certification, AT&T E-911 certification and CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to multitask and be self-starter
• Ability to work alone and in high stress situations
• Excellent customer service skills

SALARY: Per bargaining unit contract, TEAMSTER LOCAL UNION 677

PLEASE SUBMIT:

• Online Application ( www.policeapp.com/NFECC )
• Letter of Intent
• Certifications
• Resume
• Letters of Reference (3)

The Town of New Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal
and state laws.)

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check prior to commencement of employment.

Date Posted: March 31, 2022

Remove Posting: April 21, 2022

Please direct questions regarding this position to mevans@newfairfield.org