Cromwell - Dispatcher

Job Prerequisites

• Connecticut Police Chiefs Dispatcher Exam
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Job Announcement

Town of Cromwell

Dispatcher

The Cromwell Police Department is currently accepting on line applications for the position of full time police dispatcher. Interested candidates should apply, with preference being given to candidates having prior or current certification as a Telecommunicator and/or COLLECT certification. A strong working knowledge of CAD/RMS systems is desirable and the ability to multitask between phone, radio and computer is essential.

Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, have a strong interest in customer service, and willing to work a variety of shifts including midnight's, weekends, holidays and overtime. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and must be able to meet all the job requirements listed in the town’s job description.

The Town of Cromwell offers a pensions plan, healthcare, paid vacation/holidays/personal days/sick days. The schedule for Dispatchers is a 4-2, with a 12-week bid cycle with shift differentials on evenings and midnight's. 

The Cromwell Police Department is participating in the CPCA written test program. Only individuals who take and pass the CPCA Dispatcher written test will be permitted to apply to the Cromwell Police Department.

Closing date is Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  The dispatcher (NAGE) contract expires on June 30, 2023 and is currently in negotiations.

The Cromwell Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding this program and to register to take the CPCA test please go to: https://www.policeapp.com/Jobs/TestSignup/AvailableTests.asp?TestTypeID=23 

Please direct questions regarding this position to capt.sifodaskalakis@cromwellpd.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.