What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Dispatcher position at West Bloomfield Township?
***THIS POSITION IS ADVERTISED ON really, BUT YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY AT WWW.WBTOWNSHIP.ORG/JOBS. AN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION***MUST BE AVAILABLE TO TRAIN ON ALL 3 SHIFTS***
West Bloomfield Township
Full-Time Public Safety Dispatcher
The Charter Township of West Bloomfield is accepting applications for a Public Safety Dispatcher position with our Police Department. Perform a full range of radio, telephone and computer operational duties in the 24 hour facility. Inputs, updates and retrieves confidential information quickly from a variety of computer systems. Takes calls for assistance and dispatches police, fire, medical, for West Bloomfield Police and Fire, Orchard Lake Police, Keego Harbor Police and Sylvan Lake police. Monitors multiple radio networks to receive, relay and transmit messages to and from police and fire units as well as other agencies. Answers and handles after hour calls for the Water Department. Receives and directs calls to the appropriate department and/or individual. Performs other clerical duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Graduation or equivalent required. Prefer some college.
Previous dispatch experience preferred.
Familiarity on a multi-line phone system is preferred.
Familiarity in the use of computers or computer based equipment preferred.
After one year, must possess State certifications including CPR and EMD, certified in operating LEIN and NCIC systems, 40 hour Basic Dispatching course.
Willingness and ability to work different shifts including nights, holidays, and weekends.
This position trains on all 3 shifts, but will end up being an afternoon (3pm-11pm) or midnight (11pm-7am) shift after training is completed.
Applications can be obtained from our web-site: www.wbtownship.org/jobs, or at the Human Resources Department, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West
Bloomfield. Applicants must complete an employment application to be considered for this position.
Applicants who submit a completed and signed application will be emailed an invitation to take a computerized online skills exam. The online exam must be completed within 4 days of the date the email invitation was sent.
Note: Those applying on really are not considered applicants unless they complete the West Bloomfield Township Employment Application found at www.wbtownship.org/jobs. Send completed and signed application to resume@wbtownship.org.
Applications accepted through Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,678.00 - $69,347.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,678 - $69,347