Dispatcher

Plaistow, NH
Plaistow Police Department

Salary: $22.93 / hour.

Position Summary:

The Plaistow Emergency Communications Center is seeking experienced applicants for a fulltime Public Safety Telecommunicator (dispatcher). This frontline position provides a valuable service to the public as the first contact for those in need of police, fire, or emergency medical service. Be involved. Help your community while working in a supportive, rewarding, teambuilding atmosphere. This full-time position could be a perfect fit for individuals possessing the necessary skills. Previous experience preferred but not necessary, will train the right person.

Essential Functions:

  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a challenging, fast-paced environment
  • Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Aptitude to work under stress and remain calm
  • Excellent verbal, written, and data entry skills
  • Skilled at maintaining professional working relationships with other agencies
  • Able to maintain focus
  • Available to work weekends, days, evenings, midnights, and holiday shifts

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Associates Degree preferred)
  • NCIC/ SPOTs/CJIS certificate or ability to acquire one
  • Certificates in APCO and/ or NENA (preferred)
  • No criminal record
  • Valid driver’s license
  • U.S. citizen
  • At least 21 years of age