Southington Seeks Emergency Dispatchers

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Want to help your community and, possibly, save lives?

The Southington Police Department may have a job for you.

The department is currently looking for an entry level and certified public safety dispatchers to help get emergency responders to emergencies and provide a friendly voice for those needing help.

The pay is $29.09 an hour for part-time work and $32.93 for full time hours, according to a release issued by the department.

Dispatchers are required to dispatch police, fire and provide EMD services.

Minimum application qualifications are:
• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D.
• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Candidates must take or have a current CPCA written test score within six months of their
application date for the dispatching position. The passing score is 70 percent or higher.

Testing information can be found at https://www.policeapp.com/Police-Associations/CPCA-Consortium.

The complete job description and application can be obtained at the below-listed areas:

Entry level:https://www.policeapp.com/Disp...

Certified: https://www.policeapp.com/Disp...

The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 5.