New Milford - Full-Time Dispatcher

Job Announcement

POLICE DISPATCHER

(Full-Time)

The New Milford Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-time Police Dispatcher, which operates the communications equipment in receiving, transmitting and dispatching emergency service calls, business calls and other calls as required. The Police Dispatcher also receives visitors at Police Department. Requirements are: 21 years of age, ability to pass written/practical exam(s), extensive background examination, drug screening and physical exam. Must be a U.S. citizen; possess a valid CT driver’s license, and be a high school graduate/possess a G.E.D. equivalent.

Applicant should be community relations oriented. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, customer service abilities, and be willing to work a variety of shifts in a 24/7 communications center.

Police Dispatcher has paid benefits which include medical, dental and life insurance among others. Salary is subject to collective bargaining and currently is up to $24.91 per hour.

All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable $35 check or money order payable to the Town of New Milford. Applications may be downloaded from the Town of New Milford Personnel Department or New Milford Police Department websites.

Applications along with the $35 check or money order are to be submitted to:
New Milford Police Department, 49 Poplar Street, New Milford CT. 06776
ATTENTION: Application Process

Application deadline is February 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM. EOE. No Fax Responses 

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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.