Police Emergency Dispatcher

CHESHIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Emergency Dispatcher

Job Description and Environment:

The Town of Cheshire is now accepting applications for the position of Police Emergency Dispatcher. This position works alongside the departments Patrol Division in the furtherance of the mission to ensure and protect the safety and welfare of all Cheshire residents and visitors to maintain and enhance quality of life. Police Emergency Dispatchers provide Telecommunicator Services to the Town of Cheshire 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, so successful applicants should be prepared to work on nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Town of Cheshire offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: paid sick time, paid holidays, paid vacation, a 5/2-5/3 schedule, and enrollment into the Town’s 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan. There are also other incentives such as shift differential (for evenings and night shift), longevity payment, and tuition reimbursement for continued studies in approved subject areas.

The Town of Cheshire is ranked among the top small towns by Money Magazine and Connecticut Magazine. Cheshire has been selected by Money Magazine as one of the 50 best places to live in the nation, ranking 28th among “America’s best small towns” in 2020. Cheshire was recognized for good schools, a sense of community, and safety. In addition, the Location, Inc. and Neighborhood Scout have identified Cheshire as one of the safest cities in America. The Town was designated the 19th Safest City (population >25,000) in America in 2017.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain COLLECT certification and a State of Connecticut Telecommunicator Certification.

Testing Process:

Following the application submission, a number of applicants will be asked to participate in an Oral Panel Examination. Furtherance in the process may require selected applicants to, upon request, take and pass a written examination and pass a rigorous background investigation including, but not limited to, criminal history check with fingerprint submission through FBI, a psychological examination, medical examination with drug screening, a financial review with credit check, and Chief’s interview..

Salary:

Starting salary is $23.83/hour upon appointment with annual step increases on the anniversary date of employment through 7 years.

The Town of Cheshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing non-discriminatory employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

For more information please go to the Town of Cheshire website: https://www.cheshirect.org/government/departments_and_divisions/personnel_human_resources/job_openings

Applications and questions should be sent to jlamere@cheshirect.org or delivered to the Human Resources Department, Room 115, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410. Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 17, 2024 by 4:00PM.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person