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The Town of Palmer is accepting applications for the position of full-time Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher in the Palmer Police Department. This is a 40-hour per week position, covered by a union contract with a complete benefit package, including health care and county retirement.
The current position available consists of a 5-day on and 2-day off work schedule that will encompass nights, weekends and holidays with a split shift consisting of three (3) 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shifts and two (2) 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shifts. Successful applicants are also expected to work overtime to fill vacant shifts, when available. Starting salary for this position is $15.99 per hour with a $.50 per hour increase after the successful completion of a six-month probationary term.
Applicants will be required to pass one or more oral interviews, written & audio exams, a medical exam, background investigation, and other requirements set forth by the Town of Palmer.
Minimum qualifications necessary to apply are a high school diploma or GED and experience in the use of personal computers operating in a Microsoft Windows environment. Applicants familiar with IMC software and with previous dispatching experience and/or holding certifications in CJIS, Vesta Pallas E-911, APCO or other Basic Telecommunicator Courses, Suicide Prevention, CPR and First Responder will be given preference. We will consider other qualified applicants.
Job descriptions and applications are available at the Town Manager’s Office, 4417 Main Street, Palmer, MA from Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or in the Employment Opportunities section of the Police Department’s web site (www.palmerpolice.org). Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.
Palmer is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer.
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