Positions Available - Public Safety Dispatchers

FULL-TIME PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS

The Athol Police Department is seeking applicants for full-time Public Safety Dispatchers. This is a benefited position with the SEIU collective bargaining unit and has a starting pay rate of $19.18 per hour.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, at least one year experience in a general clerical position involving working directly with the public, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants must have no criminal record and consent to a CORI review prior to hire.

Prior dispatch experience and certifications in LEAPS/NCIC, E911 dispatching, CPR, first responder, and suicide prevention is preferred and required within 90 days of hire.

Applications are available at the Athol Police Department, 280 Exchange St., Athol, MA 01331.

For priority consideration, completed applications must be submitted to Melissa Hippler, Lead Public Safety Dispatcher (dispatch1@townofathol.org), at the Police Department no later than 9:00 a.m. on November 1, 2018. Position(s) open until filled. Athol is an EOE.

Click HERE for a copy of the position description.