PER DIEM PUBLIC SAFETY 9-1-1 DISPATCHER

TOWN OF BELMONTEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPER-DIEM PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERBelmont Police DepartmentHourly Rate: $27.51Applicants must submit the required Town of Belmont application form, resume and cover letter to the Town's Human Resources Department.Open until filledThe Town of Belmont Police Department seeks Per-Diem Public Safety Dispatchers to join their team. The Public Safety Dispatcher receives and evaluates emergency 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls for assistance and service; determines location and required response needs from information obtained; dispatches appropriate police/fire/emergency medical response personnel. Also, Triages Emergency Medical calls (Using the PriorityDispatch EMD protocols), and records requests, monitors scanners, alarm systems, communications between agencies, location and condition of emergency response personnel, and provides updated information to facilitate operations. Accesses computer databases to obtain information, as well as maintain records. Will participate in ongoing training.High school diploma or equivalent is required. Preference will be given to those candidates who are interested in an eventual full-time Public Safety Dispatcher position when one becomes available with our agency. Prior public safety dispatching experience including Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service is preferred. Certification in Emergency Medical Dispatching and CPR, is preferred.Must have the ability to deal well with the public, especially in an emergency situation, and multi-task during highly stressful police and fire incidents. Must have excellent computer and typing skills. Candidates must be willing to work all three shifts (day, evening, and overnight) including many weekends and holidays. Training will require a minimum of 24 hours per week in 8-hr shifts. Scheduling will be flexible. This is a per diem position; with a starting hourly rate of $27.51, plus a 7%-night shift differential for evening and overnight shifts. This position does not include benefits others than those required by law.Cover letter, resume and the required Town of Belmont Application accepted at the HR Department, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or humanresources@belmont-ma.gov or fax 617-993-2741. Open until filled.The Town of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Application ProcessAll applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town's website, www.belmont-ma.gov, by emailing humanresources@belmont-ma.gov, calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form.Some full-time and some part-time employees will need to complete a pre-employment physical with a drug-screening examination and a SORI . All positions will also require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community.After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highly-qualified respondents for interviews. The Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview.Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town's Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town's hiring process to:Human Resources DepartmentTown of Belmont455 Concord AvenueBelmont, Massachusetts 02478(617) 993-2740humanresources@belmont-ma.gov