East Hartford - Dispatcher

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Department East Hartford Police Department
TypeDispatcher
Job TitleDispatcher
Salary$53,610-66,092
Registration Fee$35.00
Contactrwhite@easthartfordct.gov
Location East Hartford, CT

Job Announcement

East Hartford Police Department, CT Police Jobs

EAST HARTFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

POLICE AND FIRE

The Town of East Hartford is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Public Safety Dispatcher.

East Hartford is a demographically diverse community with a population of about 50,000 in an urban/suburban environment.  Our Police and Fire Departments play a vital role in keeping the Town a good place to live, work, and raise a family.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

The position of Public Safety Dispatcher interacts with the public as well as police, fire and emergency medical personnel daily in response to emergency and non-emergency incoming calls,

Daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Answering emergency and non-emergency phones and transmits information to appropriate personnel.
  • Monitoring telephones, radio and other electronic equipment in the Dispatch Center.
  • Dispatching Law Enforcement, Fire or EMS as appropriate, maintaining on-going contact with the responding personnel keeping them up to date on new information as it comes in.
  • Maintaining accurate records in the computer system regarding calls

Maintaining on-going contact with the caller, providing life-saving instructions as appropriate until emergency personnel arrive.

Requires strong public contact work experience, ability to successfully complete practical tests and capacity to remain calm in stressful situations. Computer experience desired.

Rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.  For job description and benefit information, visit  www.easthartfordct.gov/human-resources.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

  1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at time of application submission.
  2. Applicants will be invited to participate in software program practical tests.  Must also be able to type 25 words per minute.
  3. Applicants passing the practical tests will be invited to an oral panel interview.
  4. Applicants certified by the State of Connecticut as a Telecommunications Operator preferred.

 

 

The Town of East Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Please direct questions regarding this position to rwhite@easthartfordct.gov


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