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Police Dispatcher Full and Part Time Job opening - South Kingstown state Rhode Island ( Job openings )
South Kingstown , state Rhode Island
( By Press Release office )
2024-02-23T00:00 - 2024-03-25T23:59 | 29 | 1
The South Kingstown Police Department is seeking candidates to establish an eligibility list for the role of Civilian Police Dispatcher for both full time and part time positions. The South Kingstown Police Department serves a diverse 63 square mile community, home to over 30,000 residents. The South Kingstown Police Department is fortunate to have strong local partners in public safety, with a municipally run paramedic-level Emergency Medical Services Department and two strong volunteer fire departments.
Responsibilities of this position include monitoring telephone and radio communications in the dispatch center; answering all incoming calls (including 911), gathering information, and transmitting or relaying to appropriate responders; receiving complaints, requests, emergency calls or other information from patrols or general public and transmitting them to appropriate persons responsible for executing the necessary action; Monitoring nine (9) radio bands including SKPD, County, Intercity, SK Department of Public Works, CDSTARS, URI Police Department, Narragansett Police Department, SK Fire Department, Intercity Fire Department; monitors Deaf/TTY phone; operating and monitoring multiple computer programs; securing the proper information for background checks requested by town residents and businesses for child care, elderly care, firearms and various other security clearances; processing vehicle identification number checks for the public; Releasing towed vehicles to proper owner according to officer’s instructions and Rhode Island law; maintaining a log regarding radio and telephone communications; and other duties as assigned and which are consistent with this position. This position is considered essential, is subject to being held or called back, and must be available for all shifts, and during storms, weather, and other emergency events.
The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of experience in general office practices such as word processing, data entry, typing and filing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must possess demonstrated dependability; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong computer, data entry, and database management skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful and emergency situations; ability to multi-task and function well under pressure and in a fast paced environment; and be able to maintain a high degree of maturity, strict confidentiality, and exercise discretion in the handling of sensitive and confidential information.
This position is affiliated with
Council 94
starts at a rate of $24.12 per hour, and upon successful completion of the six-month probationary period, increases to $24.73 per hour, and includes a full range of benefits. Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to hire. Application materials will be accepted until Monday, March 25, 2024.
Please note that selected candidates will receive an invitation by email to take a qualification exam. You must bring provided instructions to the exam, along with a government issued photo ID, and a non-refundable twenty-five dollar processing fee (check or money order payable to ‘Town of South Kingstown’). Failure to appear for the exam will disqualify you from the process. The Chief of Police may waive the fee, under a hardship waiver, upon written request in advance of the exam date.
To apply for the Dispatcher position, please fill out the online application found here:
https://townofsouthkingstownri.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
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