10/24/07 - Waltham Dispatcher Exam Notice.

9/25/07 - Westwood Communications Officer

 The Westwood Police Department is seeking a full time Civilian Communications Officer to assist in answering 911 and non-emergency calls for the Town of Westwood. Duties include: Operates the criminal justice information system (CJIS); Disseminates various types of applications concerning licensing or registrations; Establishes priorities of calls for service, and dispatches the appropriate number and type of services to address the need; Monitors all radio frequencies in the communications center; monitors and maintains all equipment within the communications center; Answers inquiries from, and provides information to the public. Qualified candidates must be able to communicate clearly, maintain composure in stressful situations and have the ability to multi-task.

Minimum requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a High School Diploma/GED; and have a valid Driver’s License. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must successfully complete a simulated dispatch examination.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:  E911 Training, CJIS/NCIC Certification, CPR/First Responder Training, Law Enforcement/Fire/Emergency Medical Dispatch Training, knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch.

To Apply: Applications may be obtained at Westwood Police Department, 590 High Street, Westwood, MA. The application may also be downloaded from the Westwood PD web site, http://westwoodpd.org . A completed application should be accompanied by a resume and certificates of training and submitted in person or by mail to: Westwood Police Department, 590 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Open until filled.

Salary and Benefits: This is a full time, benefits position with a starting salary of $35,207. CCO’s are eligible to work overflow road jobs after the completion of training.

 The Town of Westwood is an equal opportunity employer.

7/20/07 - Waltham Chief Dispatcher (Leslie Carroll's former position)

7/19/07 - Norton Public Safety Dispatcher

The Norton Communications Center is looking for a full-time public safety dispatcher.  Must be able to work weekends, holidays and any shift as needed.  Shifts are as follows: 2300–0700, 0700–1600, 1600–2300, or swing shift.  Starting pay is $15.24 with full benefits. Primary responsibilities: answering 911 Emergency and business phone lines, dispatching for police, fire and EMS. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. Send resume and letter of interest prior to August 13, 2007 to:

Michael X. Wynn, Lead Dispatcher
Norton Communications Center
82 East Main St
Norton, MA  02766-2310

4/11/07: SETB Director Job Posting. Applications Due April 21, 2007 at EOPS.

3/3/07: Boston Police Jobs!

Boston CEO III

Boston Dispatcher

2/07: Cambridge Emergency Communications - Comm Supervisor for Admin and Training. Very interesting job! Open to external candidates as well as internal candidates (must have been 911 Dispatcher for 3 years). Need to apply by 2/26/07. Looking for a great person with project mgt, writing, training, admin skills plus great 911/dispatch background. Day shift. ($26.64/hr - $31.15/hr; $55-$64K; great benefits. See posting. Call George Fosque or Paula Snow at 617-349-6911 for more info.

2-23-06: Part-time 0800-1600 2-day/week Dispatcher in Chelsea: call Alan Alpert who manages the PSAP/Central Dispatch. (617) 660-1580. Email is aalpert@chelseama.gov.