Dispatcher (PDF) at Town of Lexington

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYTown of Lexington We are currently accepting applications for the full-time position of: Public Safety DispatcherPolice Department 1 Dayshift 7:00am - 3:00pm (Starting Wage: $26.94 - $30.00 per hour)1 Nightshift 11:00pm- 7:00am (Starting Wage: $28.55 - $31.80 per hour) Excellent benefits package The Town of Lexington Police Department currently has an opening for a Public SafetyDispatcher in our 24-hour combined Police/Fire computer-aided dispatch center. Applicantsshould possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact withthe public, primarily through telephone response to complaints and requests for service. Priorexperience working with emergency services and radio, telephone and computer networks ispreferred. Duties include but are not limited to: * Dispatching police, fire and ambulance personnel; providing field personnel with relevantand timely information; and keeping up-to-date with dispatching reference material andcomputer data bases.* Candidates with Mass State 911 Certifications will be given preference.* If approved, Qualified Dispatch personnel may also participate as members of the PoliceDepartment's Civilian Detail Traffic Unit. Comprehensive background check, including CORI screen and a psychological and physicalexam with drug screen, are conditions of employment. The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and weare actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to ourorganization.The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form and cover letter must bereceived in the Town's Human Resource Department. This position is open untilfilled. The Town of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran statusor disability. *External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled asdefined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essentialjob functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonableaccommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer andemployee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change. APPLICATION PROCESSAll applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet atwww.lexingtonma.gov, email [email protected], calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting theHuman Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additionalinformation, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form. After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidateswill be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in theprocess as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application. Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact theHuman Resources Department. Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420(781) 698-4590