Goffstown - Dispatcher

Job Overview

Department	Goffstown Police Department
Type	Dispatcher
Job Title	Dispatcher
Salary	$49,920-$57,304
Deadline	Dec 31, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$35.00
Contact	PD-Recruitment@goffstownnh.gov
Location	Goffstown, NH

Job Announcement

Goffstown Police Department

Now Hiring

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

The Goffstown, New Hampshire Police Department is actively seeking Public Safety Communications Specialist candidates interested in a challenging career to fill current or anticipated vacancies. The Goffstown Police Department Communications Division provides 24-hour emergency dispatch communications for Goffstown Police, Fire and EMS, New Boston Police, Fire and EMS, Weare Police, Fire and EMS, and Dunbarton Police Department. The Town of Goffstown is located in southern New Hampshire with easy access to the Boston Metropolitan area, beaches, and the White Mountains. Duties include, but are not limited to: Telecommunications, answer phones, meet and provide service to the public. Receive emergency calls from the public and E-911. Dispatch appropriate fire, ambulance or police using computer-aided dispatch. Monitor fire and burglar alarms and security cameras. Must be able to multi-task, analyze situations quickly and objectively and make decisions under pressure.

Dispatchers must meet the following minimum requirements:

Minimum of 18 years of age
A United States Citizen
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends and holidays included)

Applicants who meet the basic qualifications are selected on a competitive basis. To be considered candidates must successfully complete a selection process that may include:

Written examination
Oral Board Interview
Thorough background examination

BENEFITS

Advanced Training Opportunities
Annual Paid Vacations/Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
State Retirement System
Cafeteria Insurance Plan

SALARY RANGE

$42,432- $61,464 - Dependent on qualifications and experience

The Goffstown Police Department actively encourages all interested persons to apply for this career-oriented position.

THE TOWN OF GOFFSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please direct questions regarding this position to PD-Recruitment@goffstownnh.gov

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.