Colchester - Dispatcher

Job Announcement

Colchester Police Department

Now Hiring 

Communication Specialist (Dispatcher)

The Application process will be open until filled!  The deadline listed is subject to change.

Colchester Police Department is seeking to immediately fill the position of Communications Specialist (Dispatcher). 

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

Colchester is a diverse community with a population of approximately 17,000 located on the shores of Lake Champlain.  We are proud to recently be named one of Money Magazine’s 50 Best Places to Live in America. 

Our police department has 28 sworn officers, eight civilian staff, and in 2016 handled over 13,000 calls for service. 

Colchester Police Department offers excellent pay and an attractive benefit package including a retirement program through the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System. 

The Town of Colchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Communications Specialist

The Communication Center at Colchester Police headquarters is a 24 hour, 365 day per year emergency operation that supports the activities of two police departments and multiple rescue and fire entities.  This position requires the ability to work different shifts as well as weekends and holidays.  The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and multi-task often difficult situations.  

For additional information, read the Complete Job Description & Functions.

Please direct questions regarding this position to douglas.allen@colchesterpdvt.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.

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.