$5,000 Hiring Bonus! Join Our Team as a Dispatcher!

The Town of Williston Police Department invites applications for a full-time public safety Dispatcher position. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring public safety by efficiently handling emergency and non-emergency calls and directing them to the appropriate authorities and personnel.

If you possess exceptional communication skills, the ability to remain composed under pressure, and a strong desire to make a positive impact on your community, we want to hear from you!

Additional qualifications for this role include the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and proficiently use communication and dispatching systems. Timeliness, active listening, calmness, and attention to detail are also essential. While previous experience in public safety dispatching is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement. The selected candidate must pass a comprehensive criminal background check, agree to a confidentiality agreement, and obtain NCIC certification within six months of hire.

The Town of Williston offers an excellent compensation package including health and dental insurance, retirement benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The starting wage rate is between $28-$31 per hour with shift differential and is subject to review based on the experience of the selected candidate. Work schedules vary and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and possible overtime. Town of Williston Dispatchers work in unison with Town of Essex Dispatchers and are co-located at the Essex Police Department.

For a full job description and to access forms and instructions to apply, please visit https://www.town.williston.vt.us/employment and select the "Dispatcher" position. For your application, there are two forms required, the general Application Form and a Civilian Questionnaire Form. Please send completed forms to or mail to: alizotte@willistonpdvt.org Williston Police Department, Attn: Ashley Lizotte 7928 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495.

The Town of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Town of Williston

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