Emergency Communications Specialist

Emergency Communications Specialist

Join to apply for the Emergency Communications Specialist role at Town Of Hartford Police Department.

This position requires working in a fast‑paced telecommunication center answering business and 911 emergency calls and dispatching appropriate police, fire, EMS, or other emergency response personnel. The successful applicant will become familiar with computer‑based dispatching systems. Training will be provided for the successful candidate to become an EMD and NG911 certified.

• Age 18+ at the time of certification
• U.S. Citizenship or documented authorization to work in the United States
• High school graduate or GED

• National Dispatcher Selection Test
• Typing skills assessment
• Panel interview
• Background, character, and criminal history investigation
• Drug screening

The position involves shift work (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) with occasional required overtime. Starting pay is $24.84 per hour while in training and includes a complete comprehensive benefits package.

A fill form application can be downloaded by here (PDF). An application can also be requested by email or picked up in person at the police department. The police department uses one application for all positions.

Letter of interest, resumes, and an application should be emailed to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Or mailed to:
Hartford Police Department
Attn:
Lieutenant Duncan Mac Donald
812 VA Cutoff Rd
White River Junction, VT 05001.

The Town of Hartford is an equal opportunity employer.