Emergency Police Communications Dispatcher

Wallingford, Town of (CT); Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallingford, Town of (CT) police department is seeking a clerical employee to perform typing, filing, record-keeping and basic computations. The role involves handling messages to patrol cars and other destinations and requires clear English communication and adherence to orders.

The position demands high school or business school training with typing coursework, or an equivalent six-year combination of education and office experience.

Qualifications

• High school or business school training with typing courses.
• Two years of employment in office work of a responsible nature, or equivalent combination totaling six years.
• Ability to speak English well and communicate clearly; follow written and oral orders.
• Ability to type, file, keep records, and perform arithmetical computations.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, transmits, receives or relays messages to patrol cars or other destinations as required.
• Performs general clerical work such as typing, filing, filling out and preparing forms, making arithmetical computations, operating office machines and teletype machine.
• Does related work as required.
• Examination components may include Written, Oral, and Background Evaluation in varying combinations.

Skills

Speak English well

Clear communication

Typing & filing

Follow written and oral orders

Interpersonal skills

Character references

Education

High school or business school training with typing courses

Tools

Teletype machine

Office machines

Job description

Wallingford, Town of (CT) police department is seeking a clerical employee to perform typing, filing, record-keeping and basic computations. The role involves handling messages to patrol cars and other destinations and requires clear English communication and adherence to orders.

The position demands high school or business school training with typing coursework, or an equivalent six-year combination of education and office experience.