What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police & Fire Communications Officer position at Town of Ipswich?
** APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A TOWN OF IPSWICH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN-PERSON AT TOWN HALL OR ONLINE WWW.IPSWICHMA.GOV/JOBS. ** ADDITIONALLY APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO COMPLETE A BACKGROUND APPLICATION FOR A BACKGROUND CHECK.
Town of Ipswich seeks qualified candidates for the full-time position of Communication Officer.
Position is responsible for responding to E911 and business calls to the combined Police/Fire Dispatch Center. Candidates must have high school diploma or equivalent and one-year dispatch or related experience, or an equivalent combination. Certifications in emergency medical dispatching and CPR preferred. Must have ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a variety on internal and external constituencies and the ability to work independently and in high stress situations.
Complete job description and application is available online www.ipswichma.gov/jobs
To apply please send a completed Town application (available online www.ipswichma.gov/jobs), cover letter, and resume to Human Resources, 25 Green Street, Ipswich MA 01938 or by email (email address available online) or by mail:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled, with initial cut-off date of February 10, 2023. An EEO/AA employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.69 - $29.19 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ipswich, MA 01938: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Must successfully pass a background examination, criminal history check, medical examination, and drug test
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Typing: 1 year (Required)
- emergency dispatch: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- EMDR Certification (Preferred)
- CPR (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $26 - $29
