Entry Level Dispatcher - Per Diem

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is seeking individuals to start a career in emergency communications. This per diem entry-level position operates the radio interface between ambulances and hospitals, answers the telephone, and enters data into a computer.

Training is provided with potential move to full-time within the Communications Division. Required skills include computer proficiency, attention to detail, typing at 30 wpm, multitasking, and

Qualifications

• Computer proficiency, attention to detail, good typing skills (30 wpm), the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well under pressure are all essential to the position.
• AA/EEO qualifications: CPR certificate required.
• 40 hour Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate the radio interface between ambulances and hospitals.
• Answer a telephone and log calls.
• Enter data into a computer.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Typing

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CPR certificate

40-hour Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate

Job description

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Job Description

Description

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals interested in starting a career in emergency communications.

This per diem entry level position is responsible for operating the radio interface between ambulances and the hospitals. Primary job duties include answering a telephone, using a public safety radio, and entering data into a computer. All necessary training will be provided once hired. This position may lead to a full-time opportunity in the Communications Division. Computer proficiency, attention to detail, good typing skills (30 wpm), the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well under pressure are all essential to the position. AA/EEO qualifications: CPR certificate required. 40-hour Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate desirable.

Qualifications

Computer proficiency, attention to detail, good typing skills (30 wpm), the ability to multi-task, and the ability to work well under pressure are all essential to the position. AA/EEO qualifications: CPR certificate required. 40 hour Public Safety Telecommunicator certificate desirable.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Bourne-Armory Road

Job

Public Safety

Agency

Sheriff's Dept Barnstable

Schedule

Shift

Multiple

Job Posting

Aug 3, 2026, 2:24:52 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

24.44 - 24.44 Hourly

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