What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified and Non Certified Public Safety Dispatcher position at City of Sanford?
Certified and Non-Certified Public Safety Dispatcher -
Sanford Regional Communications Center
Are you ready to be a lifeline for your community?
The City of Sanford is accepting applications for full-time Public Safety Dispatchers – both Certified and Non-Certified – to join the Sanford Regional Communications Center. This role is critical to our public safety team, providing the essential like between the public and emergency response services.
As a dispatcher, you’ll be the calm and steady voice during emergencies, coordinating law enforcement, fire and rescue responses quickly and effectively. This position is more than a job – it’s a chance to make a real impact in times of need while working with a committed and supportive team.
As a Public Safety Dispatcher, you’ll operate advanced communication equipment, handle both routine and emergency calls, and coordinate responses across law enforcement, fire, and rescue departments. You’ll monitor public safety frequencies, maintain situational awareness, and retrieve crucial information from complex teletype and video terminals.
All applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Certified applicants must possess current E-911, EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch), and EFD (Emergency Fire Dispatch) certifications. Working knowledge of IMC is desirable. Certified applicants will undergo a comprehensive screening process which includes an oral board, background check and polygraph examination.
Non-Certified applicants must successfully complete the required training and obtain E-911, EMD, and EFD Certifications within an established timeframe. Non-Certified applicants will undergo a comprehensive screening process which includes an Assessment Test, oral board, background check and polygraph examination.
Why join the Sanford Regional Communications Center? We offer competitive pay and benefits including annual holiday and sick time buy outs, a telephone allowance, educational incentive and lateral time for pay and vacation for certified applicants. Shifts are three 12-hour shifts and one 4-hour shift each week. A candidate list is maintained for 12 months for consideration in future openings, providing ongoing opportunities for advancement.
Be the voice of calm and coordination in emergencies, directly contributing to public safety. If you have the ability to remain composed in high-stress situations, have strong coordination skills to ensure timely and accurate dispatching, and are detail orientated; capable of handling complex equipment and critical information retrieval – we need you! If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a supportive team and make a meaningful impact on public safety, apply today and join Sanford Regional Communications as a Public Safety Dispatcher!
~Applications will be reviewed as received~
Application and instruction packets may be obtained from the Human Resources Department or online @ www.sanfordmaine.org under the Employment Opportunities icon.
Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at the time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.
Applications and Resumes may be sent to:
Human Resources Department
City of Sanford, Maine
919 Main Street
Sanford, Maine 04073
Posting: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Deadline: Until Positions Are Filled
The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $29.09 - $29.93 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $30