New Fairfield Emergency Communications Center - Full Time Dispatcher
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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
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: November 23, 2021
Remove Posting: December 8, 2021
Please direct questions regarding this position to mevans@newfairfield.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.
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