Overnight Public Safety Dispatcher — Multi-Agency

Essex; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Essex Police Department is seeking a full-time public safety dispatcher. This role serves three communities, dispatches for two police departments, three fire departments and one ambulance service.

The ideal candidate will know MS Word, Excel, Outlook and emergency operations systems, and pass a background check. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and a willingness to undergo dispatch training and certification.

Qualifications

• Must pass an extensive background investigation.
• Must multi-task under stress.
• Must effectively and politely communicate with the public and staff.
• Ability to read, write, use the phone, radio and computer systems.
• Must agree to confidentiality agreement.
• Must complete dispatch training and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Use phone, radio & computer systems & software (training provided)
• Call taking for fire, EMS and police
• Some paperwork/record keeping responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned to dispatch

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Internet

Emergency operations systems

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

The Essex Police Department is seeking a full-time public safety dispatcher. This role serves three communities, dispatches for two police departments, three fire departments and one ambulance service.

The ideal candidate will know MS Word, Excel, Outlook and emergency operations systems, and pass a background check. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and a willingness to undergo dispatch training and certification.