Job Announcement

Emergency Dispatcher 

Position: Dispatcher
Location: Town of Southbury
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Compensation: $27.22 per hour with benefits

Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Dispatcher in the Town of Southbury. The role involves assigning police, ambulance, fire, and public works resources for both routine and emergency situations. The successful candidate must have the ability to multitask, communicate clearly (both speaking and hearing), and perform data entry tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in dispatching or Telecommunicator Certification
- Power Phone EMD certifications

Responsibilities:
- Assigning resources for routine and emergency situations
- Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Clear communication skills
- Data entry tasks

Work Schedule:
- Rotating shifts
- Overnights
- Weekends
- Holidays

Background checks are required. The Town of Southbury is an equal opportunity employer. ADA/EOE.

Please direct questions regarding this position to a.armeno@southbury-ct.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.