Job Announcement:
BOROUGH OF NAUGATUCK
JOB POSTING
POSITION: 911 EMERGENCY DISPATCHER CERTIFIED/NON-CERTIFIED
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
UNION: UPSEU, LOCAL 424 – UNIT 15B NAUGATUCK POLICE 911 DISPATCHERS
WORKING HOURS: 40 HOURS PER WEEK - 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
RATE OF PAY: $20.2201/HOUR
DATE: JANUARY 31, 2014
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Police Radio Dispatcher. Answer telephone and 911 systems; collects required information and assigns proper patrol unit. Answers and asks variety of questions to determine nature and extent of emergency. Maintains police log form as necessary. Operates State of Connecticut “COLLECT” computer and N.C.I.C. computer systems, performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or his designee. Participates in all phases of training necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills required of the position. Monitors all security cameras, including prisoners. Performs other duties as assigned.
All applicants subject to a complete background investigation satisfactory to the Chief of Police.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Shall work under the direction of the Chief of Police or his designee, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Naugatuck Police Department and scheduling requirements of the Police Department. Receives on the job supervision from assigned shift supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Post High School education preferred. Minimum one year as a public safety dispatcher is desired. Certification as a State of Connecticut 911 Emergency Dispatcher is highly preferred. MRT (Medical Response Technician) certification preferred. Ability to deal with the public (including crisis and stressful situations). Ability to understand and speak either/or Spanish/Portuguese preferred. Ability to operate 2-way radios, computer keyboards with typing sills of 40 WPM; proper oral and written communications skills. Must be able to follow verbal and written directions and have the ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency situation. Knowledge of Naugatuck streets is highly preferred as is the proven ability to multi-task in a stressful environment.
Applications must be completed online at www.policeapp.com/naugatuck. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 14, 2014 at midnight. Please send any questions to crinaldi@naugatuck-ct.gov. There is a $16.00 processing fee.
The Borough of Naugatuck is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination on any basis prohibited by law.
Please direct questions regarding this position to abastos@naugatuckpd.org
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