POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (DISPATCHER)

Posted on March 12, 2024

Cheshire County is hiring for two full-time benefitted positions:

Sunday – Wednesday, 2pm – midnight and Tuesday – Saturday, midnight – 8am

Under the supervision of the Police Communications Supervisor, responsible for manning the Cheshire County public safety communication center, including responding to a wide variety of normal and emergency calls and performing appropriate record keeping, filing, and report preparation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Operates a frequently busy multi-line telephone, multi-frequency radios, and nationwide telecommunication system to alert emergency personnel.

· Operates video perimeter surveillance equipment.

· Monitors duty functions of less experienced Communication Specialists, including training and checking assigned work.

· Originates or relays enforcement and emergency information to outside departments and local and state agencies.

· Maintains complete field and other logs and documentation, utilizing a computer aided dispatch system.

· Receives routine emergency and business requests and assigns appropriate responders.

· Assists in training new employees in use of equipment, record keeping, and filing.

Interested candidates can apply at www.workCheshire.com or submit resume directly to Kim May, HR Director at kmay@co.cheshire.nh.us

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