Mahwah - Dispatcher

Job Announcement

The Township of Mahwah Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of

JOB SUMMARY:

Receives 9-1-1 calls from the public concerning crimes, emergencies, and calls for service/ Dispatching of Police, Fire and EMS units/ Relays messages to those Police, Fire and EMS units/ Operates a telephone switchboard and answers non-emergency calls/ Inputs calls into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) & Obtains information from NCIC and state computer systems.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Telecommunicator Course, Emergency Medical Dispatch & CPR

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to reasonably perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements shown below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be available to work overtime on an as needed basis.
• Must be able to multi-task and work under potentially stressful conditions.
• Must have good phone skills and be able to interact with the public in a professional manner under all conditions.
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED/ Ability to read, write and speak English and comprehend complex or varied instructions in a manner to perform the duties of this position.

SALARY RANGE: $42,500- $52,381

Per-Diem Position(s) are also available at this time.  

Please direct questions regarding this position to mblondin@mahwahpd.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.