What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Dispatcher position at Newmarket Police Department?
JOB POSTING:
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
SCHEDULE: 4 on 3 off
SATURDAY 0600-1600
SUNDAY 0600-1600
MONDAY 1600-0200
TUESDAY 1600-0200
PAY:
$21.50-$27.50 per hour, based on experience
(The Town of Newmarket will vote to increase these rates by $4 per hour in March)
The Newmarket Police Department is currently seeking candidates for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. Candidates must possess high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to emergency calls and dispatch appropriate services.
- Utilize communication skills to gather essential information from callers.
- Maintain accurate records of calls and actions taken.
- Employ analysis skills to assess situations and prioritize responses.
- Manage multi-line phone systems efficiently while maintaining professionalism.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency personnel as needed.
Candidates must successfully complete a hiring process that will include a formal interview, extensive background investigation and polygraph examination, with extensive, hands on training.
Resumes should be forwarded to Hiring Coordinator Alisaha McGee at 70 Exeter Street, Newmarket, NH 03857.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Town of Newmarket is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Nights as needed
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work Saturday and Sunday: 0600-1600 and Monday and Tuesday evenings: 1600-0200?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $28