Public Safety Dispatcher

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Town of Lexington

                       We are currently accepting applications for the full-time position of: 

Public Safety Dispatcher

Police Department

Starting Wage:  $26.41 to $29.41 per hour

Excellent benefits package

The Lexington Police Department currently has an opening for a Public Safety Dispatcher in our 24-hour combined Police/Fire computer-aided dispatch center.  Applicants should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with the public, primarily through telephone response to complaints and requests for service.  Prior experience working with emergency services and radio, telephone and computer networks is preferred.  Duties include but are not limited to: dispatching police, fire and ambulance personnel; providing field personnel with relevant and timely information; and keeping up-to-date with dispatching reference material and computer data bases.

Candidates with Mass State 911 Certifications will be given preference.

If approved, Qualified Dispatch personnel may also participate as members of the Police Department’s Civilian Detail Traffic Unit. 

Comprehensive background check, including CORI screen and a psychological and physical exam with drug screen, are conditions of employment.

The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our organization.

The Town of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at www.lexingtonma.gov, email jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting the Human Resources Department.  Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form. 

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews.  All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the:

Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington

1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420

(781) 698-4590