Job Announcement:

The Township of Mahwah Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of

Full-time Police Dispatcher

JOB SUMMARY:

Receives 9-1-1 calls from the public concerning crimes, emergencies, and calls for service/ Dispatching of Police, Fire and EMS units/ Relays messages to those Police, Fire and EMS units/ Operates a telephone switchboard and answers non-emergency calls/ Inputs calls into a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) & Obtains information from NCIC and state computer systems.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Telecommunicator Course, Emergency Medical Dispatch & CPR

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to reasonably perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements shown below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be available to work overtime on an as needed basis.
• Must be able to multi-task and work under potentially stressful conditions.
• Must have good phone skills and be able to interact with the public in a professional manner under all conditions.
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED/ Ability to read, write and speak English and comprehend complex or varied instructions in a manner to perform the duties of this position.

SALARY RANGE: $42,500- $52,381

Per-Diem Position(s) are also available at this time.  

Please direct questions regarding this position to mblondin@mahwahpd.org