Hawthorne - Dispatcher

Hawthorne Police Department

Now Accepting Full Time or Per Diem Dispatcher Applications

• Population of approximately 20,000
• Calls for service is approximately 40,000
• Hawthorne is a culturally diverse community on the edge of Passaic County, bordering Bergen County
• Hawthorne Police Department is a police force of 39 officers that feels like a close-knit family.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid CPR w/AED certification
• Valid Basic Telecommunications Officer or 911 Officer certification
• Valid Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or greater
• Read, write, speak English well (Bi-lingual a plus.)
• Ability to work nights and weekends
• Be of good moral character

Job Description/General Duties:

• Receive and field emergency and non-emergency phone calls
• Provide emergency medical instructions to callers
• Dispatch appropriate public safety personnel in a professional and timely manner
• Record and track calls for service in a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system
• Process AOC, DMV, NLETS, NJLETS, and NCIC inquiries and entries for law enforcement officers

Salary/Benefits:

• Full-Time:$44,604 to $61,500
• Per Diem: $20-$24.75
• Medical
• Dental

Hiring Process:

• Application with resume and certifications
• In person panel interview
• Background investigation

The Borough of Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, all State and Federal regulations governing Affirmative Action and equal employment opportunity and provisions of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).