Plainfield - Part-Time Police Dispatcher

Job Announcement

PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW HIRING 

Part-Time Police Dispatcher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a highly responsible position that requires working weekends, over-night shifts, and holidays.  Plainfield Police Dispatchers are telecommunicators that dispatch police officers only.  Our dispatchers are also responsible for clerical work.  Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and must be able to multitask.  Nearly all training is conducted during the week, Monday -Friday. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 Years Old or Older
• Citizen of the United States
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License (Must be uploaded with application.)
• Absolutely:
  • “NO” Felony Convictions
  • “NO” Domestic Violence Convictions
  • “NO” A and/or B Misdemeanor Convictions
• Successfully Pass an Extensive Background Investigation
• Substance Screening
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

--Receive and route emergency/non-emergency telephone calls
--Enter data into cad system
--Receive and transmit information to Motor Vehicle Departments and to National Crime Information System
--Monitor police radio and dispatch officers to complaints
--Speak with and direct walk-in complaints
--Monitor Prisoners
--Provide information to the general public

Please direct questions regarding this position to m.arriaga@plainfieldctpolice.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.

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.