Emergency Dispatch / Clerk

Salary: $32.91 per hour ($68,452.80 annually)

Position Summary:

The Montpelier Police Department is seeking applications for the position of Emergency Dispatcher/Clerk. This full-time career position involves the appropriate call handling of both emergency and non-emergency requests for police, fire, and emergency medical services, and determining the nature and urgency of those calls. The position requires a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment within procedural boundaries in responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. The dispatcher is also the first point of contact for those that come to the police station seeking assistance.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency communication systems
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow established protocols
• Good judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to type accurately and quickly