Tiverton - Dispatcher

Job Announcement

TIVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Looking for Full Time Dispatchers

SALARY: 24.91 per hour after probationary period not including overtime, shift differential, and holiday pay. 

The Town of Tiverton, RI is currently seeking qualified persons to work in full-time capacity as Communications Center Operators (CCO) for the Police Department. The qualified person/persons must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent; demonstrate the ability to communicate by receiving and dispatching emergency calls for service; have the ability to operate and utilize a variety of communication equipment; demonstrate an ability to use computers, CAD software, radio base stations and other equipment and perform associated clerical responsibilities; must be personable and interact well with co-workers and the public.

A complete job description is available at www.tiverton.ri.gov.

Application Requirements:

1. Must possess a valid drivers license
2. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
3. Must be a United States Citizen
4. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
5. No criminal record

Documents Needed:

1. Copy of birth certificate and citizenship papers (If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen.)
2. Copy of your high school diploma and/or transcripts showing college study.
3. Photo copy of your valid driver’s license

Selection Process:

• Orientation
• Written Examination
• Oral Board consisting of members of the department
• Town Personnel Board Interview
• Extensive Background Investigation

The applicants should possess the following characteristics:

• Applicants shall demonstrate the ability to communicate by receiving and dispatching emergency calls for service.
• Applicants should have the ability to operate and utilize a variety of communication equipment.
• Demonstrate an ability to use computers, CAD software, radio base stations and other equipment and perform associated clerical responsibilities.
• Applicants must be personable and interact well with co-workers and the public.

APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED VIA POLICEAPP.COM 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN JUNE 16, 2023.

The Town of Tiverton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please direct questions regarding this position to bpalagi@tivertonpoliceri.com

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.
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