Job Announcement:

Township of Washington

Now Hiring

DISPATCHERS

The Township of Washington Police Department has a Full-Time Dispatcher position available immediately. Shifts are 12 hour pitman, day tour. Applying candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Is a citizen of the United States.
• Is a resident of New Jersey and possesses a valid NJ driver’s license.
• Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.
• Has a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). (Please upload your higher education transcripts at application time.)
• Is of good moral character and sound body, and in good health.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office.
• Is a certified Telecommunicator.

 

Preference will be given to candidates that contain any of the following criteria:

• EMDT Certified
• Bilingual or Spanish speaking.

 

Experience not needed, but preferred.

Salary Range: $40,000 - $49,000, based on experience, with 96 paid holiday hours per year.

The Township of Washington Police Department is committed to equal employment opportunity and will make a good faith effort to meet specific goals for recruiting a diverse workforce in terms of people of color and gender diversity representative of the community the agency serves.

The deadline to apply will be August 15, 2024.

Please direct questions regarding this position to wbilias@washtwppolice.org