Job Description

The Salem Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time

911 Telecommunicator (Dispatcher).

In addition to submitting the completed application, applicants will also be required to undergo a skills test that will showcase a person's typing skills, memory recall, knowledge of directions, as well as the ability to multi-task.

There will be an oral interview for those who pass the testing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receive and process 911 emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of police, fire, and EMS units, and maintain accurate records.

Applicants will be required to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment within a team setting.

Employees work day, evening, night shifts, and/or combinations of the three. Weekends and holidays are also included in those shifts. There may be mandatory overtime as well. Required annual training will be provided.

For more information, please see the "Telecommunicator Job Posting" on the City of Salem's website.

Applications are available to be picked up at the Salem Police Department located at 201 S. Rotan Ave. The application can be downloaded online at

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All applications must be submitted to City Clerk Tabitha Meador, Salem City Hall, 101 S. Broadway Ave.

or via email at

...@salemil.us

before end of business hours on Friday, October 25, 2024.

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Associated topics: 911, ambulance, call, communication specialist, customer service, dispatch, emd, emt, telecommunications, telecommunicator

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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