Public Safety Dispatch

Public Safety Dispatcher Position

The Essex Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time public safety dispatcher position. We currently serve three communities that, when combined, have over 20,000 residents and dispatch for two police departments, three fire departments and one ambulance service. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet and emergency operations systems. The selected candidate will have passed a background investigation.

The position requires an individual willing to work in a fast-paced environment and who possesses a strong attention to detail. This is a union position.

Primary Position Functions:

• Use phone, radio & computer systems & software (training provided)
• Call taking for fire, ems and police
• Some paperwork/record keeping responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned to dispatch

Position Requirements:

• Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation that will be conducted on all qualified candidates.
• Must be able to multi-task under stress
• Must effectively and politely communicate with the public and staff
• Ability to read, write, use the phone, radio and computer systems
• Must agree to confidentiality agreement
• Must be able to successfully complete dispatch training and certification requirements

Hourly pay rate range $28.00 - $40.78, with consideration given for prior experience. Candidates with previous police/fire/ems dispatching experience are preferred, but not required. Shift assignments are based on seniority. All training is provided. A full summary of benefits can be found here or within the job description.

If you have any questions regarding any of the information listed in this document, please call us at  and ask to speak with the hiring personnel.

Please note:

The Essex Police Department will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, crime victim status, HIV positive status or genetic information. The Essex Police Department is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities and employment opportunities.

Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. The Essex Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.