Police- Dispatcher

911 FT Dispatcher-Telecommunicator-Police Department

The Watertown Police Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time 911 Dispatcher
- Telecommunicator position and establish an eligibility list.

Starting pay is $27.20 per hour
, plus a generous benefit package for full time employees. The benefit package includes Health, Dental, Vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and Wisconsin Retirement System participation.

Lateral transfer: applicants with comparable work experience will be considered for higher pay rates.

Be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends. Dispatchers get every other weekend off while working 12 hour shifts in a Pitman schedule pattern - 2 days working/2 days off, 3 days working/2 days off, 2 days working/3 days off

U. S. Citizen, at least 18 years of age, with a valid Wisconsin driver's license.

High School graduate or HSED equivalent
- Associate's Degree or higher level preferred;

Prior Dispatch Experience preferred BUT NOT REQUIRED;

Ability to keyboard/type at a high competency level; possess or have the ability to obtain certification in emergency dispatch techniques as approved by the state and an equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the ability to: make accurate decisions quickly, learn and apply public safety regulations, operate sending-receiving radio console, speak clearly and concisely and without panic, deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner, remain in control in emergency situations, work independently, multi-task, complete arithmetic computations, carry out orders with precision and speed, and have knowledge of office practice and procedures.

Applicants must successfully complete each stage of the recruitment and hiring process, then successfully complete the dispatch field training program after hire.

The ideal applicant will have a genuine desire to interact with citizens and cooperatively identify and solve problems in an effort to reduce crime and disorder in the community.

Any questions on the hiring process may be directed to Captain Jon Caucutt, , or jcaucutt

The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer