Clerk/Dispatcher

Clerk/Dispatcher

Town of Westerly

The Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Clerk/Dispatcher. Duties in this position are listed below.

Position Overview:

· Receives calls concerning crimes, emergencies, and other requests for police assistance

· Monitor and respond to 911 calls

· Monitor and communicate with multiple surrounding police, fire, and rescue agencies

· Operate a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) console, a computer aided mobile dispatch (CAD) system, and a Motorola MCC 5500 electronic radio console

· Broadcast orders to patrol officers in vicinity to investigate complaint or request when appropriate

· Relay radio and telephone messages between police officers and the community.

· Perform clerical duties such as responding to questions from walk-in and telephone traffic.

· Control access to Police Department secured areas

· Monitor the departments closed circuit camera and intercom systems

· Perform various clerical duties including completing the electronic dispatch log and filing police reports

· Subject to court depositions / proceedings as needed

· Ability to work voluntary and involuntary overtime

Qualifications & Experience:

· High School Diploma or GED equivalent

· Ability to operate various office equipment such as police radios, teletype machine and other police relayed technology

· Ability to work with the general public, and a strong ability to multi-task work in an extremely fast-paced, stressful atmosphere.

· Applicants must be able work any shift.

A physical and drug test will be required as well.

This position pay rate is $28.32 an hour.

Selection Process

Interested applicants must submit their letter of interest, resume and application to HR@westerlyri. gov.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person