Full-Time Dispatcher

3 months ago


Acton, United States Town of Acton Full time

The town of Acton is seeking to fill a full-time Dispatch position. The Dispatch team works under the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor.

Duties: answer and process emergency and non-emergency calls for service; dispatch police, fire, EMS, and other emergency and non-emergency units and personnel as needed. Provide pre-arrival instruction for emergency medical dispatch. Monitor and operate radios, computers, telephones, alarms, cameras, and other specialized equipment as necessary following established procedures and policies.

Minimum entrance requirements: applicants must have high school degree or equivalency and two years of work experience.

Preferred qualifications: experience in accurately assessing and processing emergency and non-emergency requests for assistance. Previous experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.

Pay: from $26.13 per hour plus evening and midnight $2/hr. shift differential.

For more information and how to apply, please visit www.actonma.gov/jobs.