What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Telecommunicator I position at City of Norwalk, CT?
Salary : $63,005.00 - $69,462.00 Annually
Location : City of Norwalk, CT
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 5056-1-2025
Department : Police Department
Division : Police Department - Dispatch / Telecommunications
Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : 2405
Description of Work
Position Definition : Through the use of radio, computer terminal or telephone : receives reports of emergencies, non-emergency complaints or messages; transmits reports and messages to mobile units, persons or departments; and dispatches equipment and personnel to locations where fire, police, or emergency medical service is needed.
Example of Duties : Receives emergency and non-emergency complaints, messages and information by radio or telephone. Sets priorities among incoming messages to determine which should be transmitted first. Determines appropriate course of action based on procedures and information from the computer-aided dispatch system. Transmit messages by radio, telephone or intercom to appropriate person, department or agency. Dispatches proper equipment and personnel to locations where service, assistance, or coverage is needed. Monitors various radio frequencies, computer terminals or other systems for information or requests for assistance. Obtains information from reference books and manuals or computer files. Maintains various logs and files manually or on computer.
Additional Duties : Operates recording equipment. Checks equipment, requesting repair service as needed. Assists in on-the-job training of new personnel.
Supervised By : Receives general supervision from Director of Combined Dispatch and Emergency Preparedness Planning
Note : The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the operation of radio and communication equipment. Knowledge of dispatching terminology, procedure and equipment. Ability to effectively utilize windows-based computer systems. Knowledge of City of Norwalk geography. Ability to find information in directories and manuals. Ability to maintain logs and files. Ability to receive, clarify, record and input oral and written communications accurately. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Ability to remain calm under stressful circumstances. Ability to deal effectively with others. Ability to type thirty (30) words per minute.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Dispatch experience preferred
Special Licenses / Certifications AND / OR Supplemental Information
Must obtain certification as a Telecommunicator and an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) within one year of appointment. Must be COLLECT and NCIC certified within one (1) year of appointment.
Certifications upon hiring preferred.
Note : Applicants must meet the following to be eligible for appointment to this position :
a) Successfully pass CritiCall - Dispatcher simulator examination.
b) Successfully pass a background check sufficient for NCIC Certification.
Applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background examination including criminal background check.
This job is grade 06.
The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employeer
The City of Norwalk provides an outstanding benefits package including a Managed Health Care Program, Participation in 401A Retirement Account, Life Insurance, Dental Coverage, Deferred Compensation Plan, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package go to :
Are you certified as a Public Safety Telecommunicator (Dispatcher)?
Do you have knowledge of 911 dispatching terminology, procedure and equipment?
Do you have experience as a 911 Dispatcher?
Required Question
Salary : $63,005 - $69,462
