OPEN POSITION

FULL-TIME PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER

1.      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

·         High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

·         Ability to pass and maintain certification for E911/VESTA and CJIS

·         Required to work nights, holidays and weekends

·         Computer familiarity 

·         No significant criminal record

·         Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Chief of Police and head dispatcher who will provide training, assign work and review performance. Receive business and emergency calls for service for the Sterling Police Department, Fire Department and Light Department. Dispatch emergency units. Work closely with police and fire officials.

SALARY

The current rate of pay is $13.36 per hour.

FILING DEADLINE

Candidates must submit a cover letter and personal resume to the Chief of Police, Sterling Police, 135 Leominster RD, Sterling MA 01564. No later then 20 August 2007.

The Sterling Police Department is a non-civil service Police Department. Information regarding current job opportunities will be posted here.