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DISPATCHER
TOWN OF ENFIELD
POSITION VACANCY - CIVILIAN DISPATCHER
APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2004
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs activities relative to the dispatching of messages and information; performs other related work as may be required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the Headquarters Commander who issues instructions regarding work assignments and who may review performance periodically to determine effectiveness.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular and punctual attendance; receives messages at police headquarters; evaluates information received and takes appropriate action; transmits information and/or instructions to patrol cars or to any designation as required; maintains complete and accurate records of messages, complaints and information received and transmitted; operates various types of communication and office equipment; monitors prisoners via remote cameras.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs related work as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computer and various office equipment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Ability to speak the English language clearly; ability to operate radio and teletype as well as other communication and office equipment; clerical aptitude; ability to work effectively with the general public; ability to type at a reasonable rate of speed and ability to work various shifts.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good character; clarity of voice, both on radio and telephone; ability to handle stressful situations.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in work involving duties comparable to the duties described or a minimum of one (1) year of employment as a police officer.
Rate of pay: $16.13/hr. Interested applicants apply by February 5, 2004. Applications are in the Human Resources Department or on our website, www.enfield.org. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by calling (860) 253-6345. Completed applications can be mailed to Town of Enfield, Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082 or e-mail your resume to jobs. EOE |