What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher (PDF) position at Town of Lexington?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Town of Lexington
We are currently accepting applications for the full-time position of:
Public Safety Dispatcher
Police Department
1 Dayshift 7:00am - 3:00pm (Starting Wage: $26.94 - $30.00 per hour)
1 Nightshift 11:00pm- 7:00am (Starting Wage: $28.55 - $31.80 per hour)
Excellent benefits package
The Town of Lexington Police Department currently has an opening for a Public Safety
Dispatcher in our 24-hour combined Police/Fire computer-aided dispatch center. Applicants
should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with
the public, primarily through telephone response to complaints and requests for service. Prior
experience working with emergency services and radio, telephone and computer networks is
preferred.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Dispatching police, fire and ambulance personnel; providing field personnel with relevant
and timely information; and keeping up-to-date with dispatching reference material and
computer data bases.
* Candidates with Mass State 911 Certifications will be given preference.
* If approved, Qualified Dispatch personnel may also participate as members of the Police
Department's Civilian Detail Traffic Unit.
Comprehensive background check, including CORI screen and a psychological and physical
exam with drug screen, are conditions of employment.
The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we
are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our
organization.
The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form and cover letter must be
received in the Town's Human Resource Department. This position is open until
filled.
The Town of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status
or disability.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as
defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential
job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable
accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at
www.lexingtonma.gov, email jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting the
Human Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional
information, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.
After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates
will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the
process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.
Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the
Human Resources Department.
Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:
Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 698-4590
Town of Lexington
We are currently accepting applications for the full-time position of:
Public Safety Dispatcher
Police Department
1 Dayshift 7:00am - 3:00pm (Starting Wage: $26.94 - $30.00 per hour)
1 Nightshift 11:00pm- 7:00am (Starting Wage: $28.55 - $31.80 per hour)
Excellent benefits package
The Town of Lexington Police Department currently has an opening for a Public Safety
Dispatcher in our 24-hour combined Police/Fire computer-aided dispatch center. Applicants
should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with
the public, primarily through telephone response to complaints and requests for service. Prior
experience working with emergency services and radio, telephone and computer networks is
preferred.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Dispatching police, fire and ambulance personnel; providing field personnel with relevant
and timely information; and keeping up-to-date with dispatching reference material and
computer data bases.
* Candidates with Mass State 911 Certifications will be given preference.
* If approved, Qualified Dispatch personnel may also participate as members of the Police
Department's Civilian Detail Traffic Unit.
Comprehensive background check, including CORI screen and a psychological and physical
exam with drug screen, are conditions of employment.
The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we
are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our
organization.
The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form and cover letter must be
received in the Town's Human Resource Department. This position is open until
filled.
The Town of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status
or disability.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as
defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential
job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable
accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at
www.lexingtonma.gov, email jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting the
Human Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional
information, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.
After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates
will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the
process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.
Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the
Human Resources Department.
Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:
Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 698-4590
Salary : $27 - $30
