Communications Specialist I

Business: The City of Westminster

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Government

Business Address:
36 Locust lane
Westminster, Maryland 21158

Phone: (410) 848-5236

Contact Name: Sarah Ganjon
Title: Human Resources Associate
Email: sganjon@westminstermd.gov
Website: https://www.westminstermd.gov/

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).
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.

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.

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

Wages per hour: Pay Rate: $21.74/hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability and Life) • Paid Leave including Vacation, Sick, Family Sick, Personal, Personal Birthday, Bereavement and 12 Holidays • Maryland State Pension System, 401(a) Matching Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Westminster Family Fitness Center Membership

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

How to Apply: https://www.westminstermd.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=101&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Communications-Specialist-I-334
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: NO
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 10/31/2024