Thursday, September 17, 2015

City of Newton Job Posting Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher



City of Newton
Job Posting

Position Title:  EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER     
                             SCHEDULE: 4 DAYS ON, 2 OFF.              Shift to be determined
Department:     Police                                     Location: 1321 Washington St.  

Salary Range:   $44,317 + Shift Differential, if applicable

Grade: SO6D AFSCME, Local 3092 Members

Department Head:  Howard Mintz, Chief of Police 

Date of Notice:  August 5 2015   

Posting:       Department Employees       City Wide Employees X           External

Position Responsibilities: Responsible for responding to emergency, 911 and other telephone, radio communications; fire, sewer and water, silent and intrusion alarms and other means of communication requests for assistance or service; for assessing, evaluating and dispatching fire, police, emergency medical personnel, ambulance services and other apparatus and equipment; for dispatching mutual aid, regional paramedic services; for maintaining incident records.

  Qualifications:  High School/GED and one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge of a community safety communications, police practices, operation of radio communications and dispatch, administrative office procedures and the operation of office equipment such as personal computers and computer software.  Candidates will be asked to successfully complete both a typing test with a passing score of 30 wpm, the dispatcher Proficiency test and the five week state sponsored training program


Individuals interested in the above position should email a resume to resumes@newtonma.gov by close of business on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 5:00pm.

The City of Newton is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.

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