WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Police Department is seeking a candidate to staff a 24-hour Police/Fire combined computer-aided dispatch (CAD) center. The full-time (40 hrs/wk) public safety dispatcher position has a salary range of $18.55 to $24.16 / hr, plus EMT stipend (if applicable) and shift differential, with full benefits.
Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with the public, primarily through telephone response to requests for service. Prior experience working with emergency services and radio, telephone and computers is preferred. Duties include, but not limited to: dispatching police, fire and ambulance personnel; providing field personnel with relevant and timely information; and keeping up-to-date computer databases.
Candidates with APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, Mass State E-911 Certification, CAD, CJIS and IMC experience will be given preference.
Comprehensive background check, including CORI screen, physical exam with drug screen, psychological exam and receiving a passing grade on a general dispatching exam are conditions of employment.
The Town’s required application form can be found HERE.
The position’s full job description can be found HERE.
Application deadline is February 24, 2017.
(NOTE: The above announcement is from the Town of Wilmington.)
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