Emergency Dispatcher - Town of Amherst - AMHERST

Town of Amherst
Emergency Dispatcher
Communications Center 

The Town of Amherst seeks an Emergency Dispatcher to serve as the initial point of contact for calls and performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching routine and emergency information; utilizing 911 technologies, and keeping official records.  Work is scheduled for 8 hour shifts with four days on and two days off rotating schedule, and includes evening, overnights and holiday work.  Hold-over & mandatory overtime is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Degree or equivalent PLUS two (2) years of experience in public safety, customer service, and/or a high-stress environment in which communication and accuracy is necessary; OR any equivalent combination of related education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform successfully in the position. 

Hiring Range - $24.67 - $32.91 per hour depending experience and/or qualifications. To view the full job description and review the full minimum qualifications, visit https://amherstma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1089 

The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, & professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.