What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Dispatcher position at City of Bangor?
The City of Bangor is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time Public Safety Dispatcher. If you have an interest in law enforcement and a desire to help those in need in your community, this position may be for you!
This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced telecommunications center answering business and emergency calls and dispatching appropriate police, fire or other emergency response personnel. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills and be able to work calmly under pressure; learn to work with computer-based dispatching systems; and must be able to successfully pass a background check. Training will be provided to the successful candidate as needed to become certified. The position involves shift work with some required overtime. This is an opportunity for a self-motivated and dedicated individual to join a professional communication staff in a modern dispatching environment.
The benefits of working for the City of Bangor include:
- Paid Vacation Days, starting at 3 weeks with the potential to earn more the longer you stay with the City
- Paid Sick Days, 15 days per year in addition to your vacation time
- Paid Holidays
- Annual merit-based increase eligibility
- Option of a State Retirement Plan or a 401a defined contribution retirement plan
- Multiple options for health, dental, and vision insurance and the City pays up to 80% of health insurance premiums
- Paid Long Term Disability coverage
- Lateral transfers considered
- Training provided for eager candidates with no experience
- Contributing to the safety and security of the community
How to Apply
Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the closing date. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!
About the City of Bangor
The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Depts. in the State, and the more typical type service that our citizens have come to expect.
Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their workday. Nicked named the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.
Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers!
Equal Opportunity Employer