What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Officers (full-time) position at Town of Wareham?
The Town of Wareham’s Human Resources Department is accepting applications, on behalf of the Wareham Police Department, for the position of full-time (4 straight 8 hour shifts followed by 2 days off – paid at 40 hours) Communications Officer. The salary and a very generous benefits package, which includes health insurance (premiums paid at 68%), dental insurance (premiums paid at 75%) and paid time off, is subject to the terms and conditions of the current collective bargaining agreement.
Education: High School Diploma or GED, and APCO PST1, NexGen and EMD Certified (preferred).
Responsibilities: Applicants will be responsible for providing communications between the public and police, fire, and EMS agencies in Wareham including calls for emergency assistance, calls from citizens giving or requesting information, and calls from the public safety agencies to the citizens; answers 911 emergency calls, provides Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) assistance, non-emergency calls, and dispatches public safety field personnel; maintains detailed police logs; and performs other tasks as assigned by the Communications Supervisor and/or Division Commander. Applicants must be able to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Qualifications: A combination of qualifications that display an equivalent competence to perform will be considered. Thorough familiarity and comfort with basic computer skills and knowledge. Applicants must be organized, maintain the ability to handle multiple tasks, work with a high degree of confidentiality, and work under precise deadlines. Must have the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other municipal staff and the general public. Must also be capable of maintaining, as a condition of continued employment, First Responder First Aid, CPR, Suicide Prevention, EMD, and all other training required by the Police Department. Subject to full background check, pre-employment physical and drug test.
AA/EEO/ADA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.53 - $24.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $25
