Police PT Dispatcher

ciwatertownwi; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Watertown Police Department seeks a part-time 911 Dispatcher - Telecommunicator to fill an opening and establish an eligibility list. Starting pay is $27.20 per hour; part-time benefits are not offered.

Responsibilities include staffing AM/PM shifts, operating the radio console, and processing emergency communications with accuracy and composure. Applicants must meet strict qualifications and complete training after hire.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, 18+, with a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• High School diploma or HSED equivalent.
• Prior Police Dispatch Experience required.
• Able to keyboard/type at high competency; ability to obtain emergency dispatch certification as approved by state.
• Must complete each recruitment stage and the dispatch field training program after hire.

Responsibilities

• Fill in on an as-needed basis for AM and PM dispatch shifts.
• Operate sending–receiving radio console.
• Make accurate decisions quickly and remain calm under pressure in emergencies.
• Complete dispatch field training after hire.

Skills

Typing speed

Decision making

Calm under pressure

Public safety regulations

Interpersonal communication

Radio communication

Education

High School diploma or HSED

Tools

Radio console

Job description

911 PT Dispatcher-Telecommunicator-Police Department

The Watertown Police Department is accepting applications to fill one (1) Part-Time 911 Dispatcher - Telecommunicator position and establish an eligibility list.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Starting pay is $27.20 per hour. We cannot offer benefits for part-time positions.

Part-time dispatchers fill in on an as-needed basis for both AM and PM dispatch shifts. Part-time hours are posted on a monthly basis and short-notice opportunities may arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

U. S. Citizen, at least 18 years of age, with a valid Wisconsin driver's license.

High School graduate or HSED equivalent;

Prior Police Dispatch Experience MANDATORY;

Ability to keyboard/type at a high competency level; possess or have the ability to obtain certification in emergency dispatch techniques as approved by the state and an equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the ability to: make accurate decisions quickly, learn and apply public safety regulations, operate sending-receiving radio console, speak clearly and concisely and without panic, deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner, remain in control in emergency situations, work independently, multi-task, complete arithmetic computations, carry out orders with precision and speed, and have knowledge of office practice and procedures. Applicants must successfully complete each stage of the recruitment and hiring process, then successfully complete the dispatch field training program after hire.

The ideal applicant will have a genuine desire to interact with citizens and cooperatively identify and solve problems in an effort to reduce crime and disorder in the community.

The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer