What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Dispatcher position at City of Winooski?
Winooski is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The city encourages persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if candidates believe they do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other status protected by the laws and regulations within our municipality.
The dispatcher processes and directs, receives all oral and much of the written communications coming into the Police Department. By following established procedures and employing common sense he or she performs highly responsible communications work in receiving and dispatching police, rescue and fire emergency calls and messages to the appropriate authorities and personnel. The dispatcher maintains and retrieves records and files information for dissemination to patrol units and department personnel. The dispatcher has primary responsibility for the initial deployment of public safety personnel and equipment subject to the provisions of the applicable written directives.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.66 - $31.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32