Stamford Accepting Applications For Public Safety Dispatcher I

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The City of Stamford Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher I for the Department of Emergency Communications.  All interested, qualified candidates are urged to apply.

 

DUTIES:  Under the direct supervision of a shift supervisor, uses radio, computer terminal or telephone to receive and record reports of emergency and non-emergency information, complaints, messages, and requests for service, assistance or coverage; transmit reports and messages to mobile units, persons or departments; and dispatch equipment and personnel to location where service, assistance or coverage is needed. Functions as call taker and/or radio dispatch operator for fire, police or emergency medical service, as assigned. Is required to work evenings, nights, holidays and weekends as assigned; does related work as directed.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited high school.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: As a condition of continued employment, must maintain all certifications, including but not limited to Emergency Medical Dispatch and NCIC, as may be required and amended from time to time. (New hires must obtain such certifications within one (1) year of hire, based upon course availability.)

 

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants must participate in a comprehensive, competitive examination process designed to test for required skills and abilities.  Click here for exam information.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 

 

Click here for application package and additional information.