Communications Specialist I

Business: City of Westminster

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Police Department

Business Address:
45 West Main Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 848-5236

Contact Name: Beth Fahey
Title: HR Associate
Email: efahey@westminstermd.gov
Website: http://www.westminstermd.gov/jobs

Job Description

The Westminster Police Department is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist I (Police Dispatcher). This skilled position is responsible for the receipt and processing of emergency and non-emergency calls for public safety services, timely and accurate deployment of police personnel using computer-aided dispatch (CAD).

Pay Rate: $21.11/hour

Hours: 40 hours/week; rotating shifts (day and evening)

Benefits include:
o Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability and Life)
o Paid Leave including Vacation, Sick, Family Sick, Personal, Personal Birthday, Bereavement and 10 Holidays
o Maryland State Pension System, 401(a) Matching Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
o Employee Assistance Program
o Free Westminster Family Fitness Center Membership

Apply online at www.WestminsterMD.gov/jobs. Questions? Call 410-848-5236. This position will remain open until filled. EOE.

Job Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to pass a criminal background investigation; ability to complete timely data-entry and to navigate various computer interfaces; and possess strong communications and public-relations skills. This position will remain open until filled. EOE

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Physical Required, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: $21.11
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES

Days of Work:
MONDAY TBD  TUESDAY TBD  WEDNESDAY TBD  THURSDAY TBD  FRIDAY TBD  SATURDAY TBD  SUNDAY TBD
Shift: TBD

How to Apply: https://www.westminstermd.gov/jobs.aspx
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 09/19/2022