Telecommunicator(Open Positions: 1)

Department: Police
Job Status: Full-Time
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.
Rate of Pay: $35,620 - $61,851

Job Description Summary

The Town of Southern Pines is a growing service-oriented community with a population of approximately 16,000, seeking qualified candidates for a progressive and professional CALEA Nationally Accredited Police Department. The Southern Pines Police Department is a highly trained, professional organization.

The Telecommunicator position(s) facilitates open communications with the public, response to emergency calls and requests for assistance, dispatch of Town of Southern Pines law enforcement resources as necessary, and coordination of agency resources. The Telecommunicator receives routine and emergency calls for assistance/information, enters calls for service into a Computer-Aided Dispatch computer and dispatches police department personnel to answer requests for assistance. The Telecommunicator operates a computer terminal connected to the Division of Criminal Information and National Crime Information Center to obtain information, and provides that information when necessary and authorized to units in the field.

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The Southern Pines Police Department offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• A $100 biweekly Discretionary Supplemental Income benefit ($2,600 annualized)
• Enrollment in the North Carolina Retirement system
• 401(K) contribution of 5%
• Medical Insurance at minimal cost for employee plus many ancillary benefit options (see summary of benefits link in this posting)
• Personal Sick and Vacation accrual benefit
• We accept unused Sick Leave balance from previous government agency employer
• A variety of authorized duty uniforms provided by the agency

Telecommunicators currently work a 4 on/4 off 12-hour shift. Successful applicants must pass a physical, drug test, comprehensive criminal background investigation and psychological testing. Successful applicants will be certified by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission.

Please note that the minimum pay range shown is just that - a minimum. We look at every candidate individually and will make sure that your starting pay offer will be based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities YOU bring to the table. We like to take a "total compensation" philosophy toward employment with the Town. So please carefully factor in ALL the pay, benefits, work environment, growth opportunities, team atmosphere, economic stability, etc. together as you consider a rewarding future with the Town of Southern Pines.

The Town of Southern Pines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class or disability.

NOTE: As described in the "Special Instructions" section, additional documents are required to be included with your application.

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