Emergency Dispatcher: 24/7 Public Safety Communications

State of Maine; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Emergency Communications in Bangor, ME is seeking emergency communications professionals. This 8600-class position is graded 19 and offers an hourly salary range with a 30% stipend, located in Bangor, Maine.

Open from Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026, candidates must pass a fingerprint background check and polygraph, and be prepared to work rotating shifts including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must pass fingerprint-based background check and a polygraph before employment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for people in need of help for emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Coordinate effective response to calls for service.
• Develop incident resolution strategies.
• Search databases to find pertinent information for appropriate personnel (e.g., criminal history, stolen property, motor vehicle data).
• Document calls in the computer aided dispatch system.
• Operate communications equipment, including CAD and radio systems.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Emergency Communications in Bangor, ME is seeking emergency communications professionals. This 8600-class position is graded 19 and offers an hourly salary range with a 30% stipend, located in Bangor, Maine.

Open from Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026, candidates must pass a fingerprint background check and polygraph, and be prepared to work rotating shifts including nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.