Dispatcher
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 469
- Description
Join Our Team as a Dispatcher and Earn up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
The Town of Williston Police Department is hiring a full-time public safety Dispatcher to play a crucial role in ensuring public safety. If you possess exceptional communication skills, the ability to remain composed under pressure, and a strong desire to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Efficiently handle emergency and non-emergency calls
- Direct calls to appropriate authorities and personnel
- Monitor and respond to radio communications
- Record and manage information, while maintaining confidentiality
Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English
- Ability to remain composed under pressure
- Proficient multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to adeptly use communication and dispatching systems
- Timeliness, active listening, and attention to detail
Requirements:
- Pass a comprehensive criminal background check
- Obtain NCIC certification within six months of hire
- Previous public safety dispatching experience preferred but not mandatory
Compensation, Benefits, and Additional Info:
- Earn up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus: Receive $2,500 after first year of service and $2,500 after second year of service.
- Competitive starting wage: $25-$31 per hour based on experience
- $1.20 per hour shift differential for work between 5 pm and 7 am
- Health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Work schedule varies and include nights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime
- Town of Williston Dispatchers work in unison with Town of Essex Dispatchers and are co-located at the Essex Police Department
How to Apply:
- For the full job description and application form, visit www.town.williston.vt.us/employment
- Send your resume and completed application form to HR Coordinator Erin Dickinson at edickinson@willistonvt.org
- Preferred application deadline is Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
The Town of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are encouraged to apply.
- Title
- Dispatcher
- Application Deadline
- 12/29/2023
- Location
- Williston, VT
- Application URL
- www.town.williston.vt.us/employment
Contact Information
- Name
- Erin Dickinson
- Phone Number
- (802) 876-1176
- edickinson@willistonvt.org
- Best Method of Contact
043229