Portsmouth - Public Safety Dispatcher

Job Announcement

Portsmouth NH Police Department

Now Hiring

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS

“Portsmouth Dispatch Center, can we help?”

Exciting opportunity awaits in the Portsmouth, NH Police Department’s Communications Center for Public Safety Dispatchers.  These front-line positions require someone with strong telecommunications skills who can “keep their cool” under pressure and provide a valuable service to the public as the first contact to those calling for police, fire or emergency medical services.  The Portsmouth Police Dept is actively seeking qualified applicants for these critical positions.     

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants for this position must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and have no criminal record. Applicants must be able to pass a dispatch test.  Prior telecommunications experi­ence, especially public safety, is preferred. 

Salary range for full-time is, $41,740.69 - $55,307.38. 

EOE/AA

Please direct questions regarding this position to tbarrett@cityofportsmouth.com

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.