City of Portland - Reserve Telecommunicator (On-Call / 911 Dispatcher)

Start Date: February 21, 2024 | End Date: August 19, 2024
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Public Safety - Police

Portland Police Department -
 

Your community needs you!
Come and join a team with purpose that makes a difference every day and night. 

We are now accepting applications for Reserve Emergency Telecommunications Operator (911 Dispatcher). 

Answer the call and become the ears and voice of public safety. This is an important, fast-paced and exciting position in Portland's Regional Communications Center (PRCC). PRCC provides 24-hour emergency/non-emergency dispatch services for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services for the municipalities of Portland, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth.

This is a reserve status position that will be needed to fill unstaffed part-time shifts on an as needed basis.  The normal duties of this position include but are not limited to: communicating with police and fire units by radio; answering both emergency (911) and non-emergency telephones; provide Emergency Medical & Fire instructions over the phone for emergency situations; input data into computer regarding stolen property, vehicles, and guns; enter missing and wanted persons in state, local and national computer systems; other related duties as required.
 

Requirements: Applicants must be approved Maine State Licensed Telecommunicator and hold certifications in Maine Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatch Certification (EFD), and Maine Certified Terminal Operator Certification.

*Reserve Telecommunicators will be compensated in accordance with Step 3 of the current active Communications Pay Plan’s overtime rate.
  Tier I - Call Taker - $38.16 per hour
  Tier II - 1 Discipline -  $40.49 per hour
  Tier III - 2 Disciplines - $42.80 per hour

Accepting applications until the vacancies are filled.

To Apply, Please click here:

https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=444&sreq=2&form=1150&desc=RESERVE%20TELECOMMUNICATOR%20(ON-CALL/911%20DISPATCHER)

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.