Experienced Dispatcher

4 weeks ago


Owen Sound, Canada Owen Sound Police Services Full time

**Owen Sound Police Service**

**Full-Time Experienced**
**Dispatcher**

The Owen Sound Police Service has a requirement for a Full-Time Dispatcher, who will be responsible for administrative and emergency call-taking and dispatching police and fire calls for service in a computerized Communications Centre. **This position is full-time**

**and involves rotating shifts.**

**A STRONG CANDIDATE IS**
- **Excellent communicator** | You are fluent in English and have a commanding telephone presence. In high stress situations you are calm and can be assertive when necessary.

You can quickly summarize and paraphrase information that you hear.
- **Service-oriented** | You have a strong desire to help others through public service. Your customer service skills include conflict-resolution and active listening.
- **Energetic** | You thrive in a fast paced environment and are able to multi-task with ease.

The opportunity to take a variety of calls excites and motivates you.
- **Collaborative** | You enjoy working in a team environment. The opportunity to be involved in mentorship and interactive training programs will elevate your work and learning.
- **Inquisitive** | You have a thirst for knowledge and are always looking to improve. When you ask questions it is driven by your curiosity to understand a situation.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Education | High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience | Minimum 2 years experience working in Public Safety or Emergency

Services environment
- Effective communication skills | Fluent in English both orally and in writing.
- Computer skills | Must be able to type a minimum of 40 WPM during a 5-minute typing test.
- Geography | Knowledge of Ontario with an emphasis on the Grey, Bruce, Huron and

Perth County, as well as the Municipalities of Port Hope and Cobourg.
- Work authorization | A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident residing in Canada for a minimum 3 of the last 5 years.
- Availability | Able to work full-time during 3-4 month training period with mínimal or no vacation time.
- Security Clearance

Applicants must submit a complete resume **no later than 1630 hours on Wednesday,**
**June 21, 2023**:
Chief Craig Ambrose

922 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4M7

For more information please see the Owen Sound Police website:
No phone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available, upon request, in relation to materials or processes to be used throughout the hiring process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Public Safety or Emergency Services: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-21


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