The Derry, NH Police Department has an immediate opening for a Dispatcher. This is an exciting opportunity to serve a growing community in a busy, proactive Police Department!

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, with one to two years of related experience.
• Ability to learn the principles involved in the operation of radio, telephone, and related communications equipment.
• Ability to assimilate a multitude of unrelated information and activities at once and identify possible emergency contingencies.
• Ability to detect the scope and magnitude of an emergency and to think and act quickly, calmly, and accurately.
• Ability to hear, listen and comprehend verbal communications, and to speak concisely and distinctly.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. For more information, please see the attached job description.

Duties:

• Monitor radio and telephone systems to ensure the safety of police officers who are working and assigning them to calls to assist the public.
• Answer all 911 emergency calls.
• Dispatch officers to all requests for assistance; accurately responds to officer requests for information on citizens.
• Respond to inquiries and questions from the public.
• Maintain daily log of activities including towing record requests, pertinent information regarding officer activity, and other related information.
• Provide information to local and State agencies that contact department.

In addition to competitive base pay and overtime opportunities, we offer an extensive benefits package which includes:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 25 vacation/sick days annually
• 11 paid Holidays
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan through NH Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement

Copy and paste the link below for additional details and an online application:

https://www.policeapp.com/Dispatcher-Derry-NH-Police-Officer-Jobs/3373/

Deadline to apply is July 28, 2023 for the August 4 written exam.

The Town of Derry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.74 - $29.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person