Job Announcement:

PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW HIRING 

Part-Time Police Dispatcher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is a highly responsible position that requires working weekends, over-night shifts, and holidays. Plainfield Police Dispatchers are telecommunicators that dispatch police officers only.  Our dispatchers are also responsible for clerical work.  Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and must be able to multitask.  Nearly all training is conducted during the week, Monday -Friday. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 Years Old or Older
• Citizen of the United States
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License (Must be uploaded with application.)
• Absolutely:
  • “NO” Felony Convictions
  • “NO” Domestic Violence Convictions
  • “NO” A and/or B Misdemeanor Convictions
• Successfully Pass an Extensive Background Investigation
• Substance Screening
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

--Receive and route emergency/non-emergency telephone calls
--Enter data into cad system
--Receive and transmit information to Motor Vehicle Departments and to National Crime Information System
--Monitor police radio and dispatch officers to complaints
--Speak with and direct walk-in complaints
--Monitor Prisoners
--Provide information to the general public

Please direct questions regarding this position to m.arriaga@plainfieldctpolice.com