Richmond - Dispatcher-Part Time

Job Announcement

RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING FOR

PART-TIME POLICE DISPATCHERS

The Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to work as part-time police dispatchers for vacancies that arise on 1^st shift (7am-3pm), 2^nd shift 93pm-11pm), and 3^rd shift (11pm-7am).  On-line applications due by November 15, 2018, at PoliceApp.com. 

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: 

1. Must be a citizen of the United States;

2. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of hire;

3. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s (drivers’) license;

4. Must be a high school graduate or have a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) issued by a State Department of Education;

5. Must be a Rhode Island resident or reside within a thirty (30) mile radius of 1168 Main Street, Richmond RI 02898;

6. Must successfully pass application review, criminal background check, and candidate background;

7. Must successfully complete dispatch training and demonstrate proficiency and competency in all aspects of dispatch position before an applicant will be recommended for part-time employment. (Candidates who advance to dispatch training will work with a full-time dispatcher, and shall be compensated for their hours of training.)

The Richmond Police Department is an Equal Opportunity and Diversity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to jarnold@richmondpd.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.