What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services Dispatcher / Clerk position at Montpelier PD?
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER/CLERK
Montpelier Police Department
The Montpelier Police Department is seeking applications for the position of Emergency Dispatcher/Clerk. This full-time career position involves the appropriate call handling of both emergency and non-emergency requests for police, fire, and emergency medical services, and determining the nature and urgency of those calls. The position requires a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment within procedural boundaries in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. The dispatcher is also the first point of contact for those that come to the police station seeking assistance.
Applicants must have strong computer literacy/data entry skills, the ability to multi-task in a sometimes stressful environment, excellent communications skills, and the ability to work various shifts which include weekends and holidays. Applicants must also be able to sit for extended periods of time, while viewing multiple monitors and maintaining multiple databases simultaneously.
The position requires the successful completion of a thorough background investigation, the ability to achieve National Crime Information Center certification, and a minimum education of a high school diploma or G.E.D. Salary is negotiable based on experience.
The City of Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer. Employment Applications can be found on the City website. https://www.montpelier-vt.org/.../MPD-Job-Application-PDF
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.41 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person