State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Safety
Division of State Police - Communications
110 Smokey Bear Boulevard, Concord, NH 03305
HIRING MULTIPLE CANDIDATES
STATE POLICE DISPATCHER
(Police Communications Specialist)
Open Recruitment for Concord and Twin Mountain Locations
$22.50/hourly - $30.02/hourly
This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $21.63 per hour
- Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date
Multiple Shifts Available:
1st (no differential)
2nd ($1.20/hr differential)
3rd ($1.50/hr differential)
Rotating ($1.20/hr differential)
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of State Police, Communications, has multiple full-time vacancies for Police Communications Specialist's. These positions have a 40 hour work week and are non-exempt.
SUMMARY: Analyzing and interpreting information to provide critical coordination of law enforcement response; to process emergency reports/calls as first-line contact, receive and transmit messages via two-way radio, telephone, and other communications equipment nationwide involving enforcement and emergency field personnel.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Five years of experience in a service-oriented position such as paramedic, firefighter, emergency medical technician, dispatcher, law enforcement, public safety, food service, teacher, outside customer service, or a related field, involving a high volume of interactive public contact, requiring the need for quick response and accuracy, as well as multitasking ability, while working in a stressful environment.
License/Certification: Must obtain certification as a State Police On-Line Telecommunications Systems Operator within six (6) months of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Selected candidate will undergo a background investigation including fingerprint-based criminal records check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information, in accordance with department policy.
2. Prospective appointees must possess normal hearing and qualify in a controlled substance screening test, as determined by the Bureau of Emergency Communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive, disseminate and organize information via the Astro Radio system, multi-line telephone, the State Police Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD), Federal Law Enforcement agencies, State Police units, local police agencies, multi frequency radio transmitters, receivers, and nationwide telecommunications system to include: SPOTS/NLETS, NAWAS, and EAS. Interrogates callers, interprets responses, makes assessment and judgment of issues reported, and transfers those calls to appropriate service providers by using sophisticated logic and reasoning ability.
Operate complex computer and telecommunications systems to transmit enforcement and emergency information to state and municipal agencies. Assign law enforcement personnel to locations during emergencies, coordinates other emergency responders, arrange necessary equipment resources, monitor updates, and relay data during incidents, emergencies, disasters, or critical events. Facilitates after-hour calls with internal and external agency contacts for coordinating search, rescue and recovery operations.
Use computer programs and databases to enter and retrieve information, including standard office software, boat and motor vehicle data, mooring, and boater education database to verify live time information for sworn personnel during traffic stops.
Consistently utilize skills necessary to control a diverse range of callers in fluid, critical, difficult, or unusual situations, consulting with supervisors as needed while maintaining a high alert status during periods of sustained high stress, mental fatigue, and complex conditions to effectively assist the callers in need.
Maintain a professional level of customer service and sensitivity throughout all aspects of processing calls to provide the public with accurate and timely responses while simultaneously providing appropriate agencies with accurate information, support and collaboration necessary to result in the best outcome for callers.
Review call logs and reports after critical incidents such as high-speed pursuits, shootings, major traffic accidents, and riots, and lead incident debriefings. Complete reports, including compiling data and documenting towed vehicles, emergency responses, and traffic records. Maintain and organize daily logs to assist the supervisor with data tracking; compile data on accidents and service-related calls for US Coast Guard annual reports.
Maintain knowledge of multiple troop stations, patrol areas, geographic make-up of towns, bodies of water, hiking trails and ranges throughout the state, in order to capture correct information regarding incident locations, and to appropriately dispatch specific troops or marine patrols as needed, out of the IPOC.
Enter, review, modify, locate, and remove entries made into the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) applying federal guidelines and standards for entering missing persons, wanted persons, and stolen property.
Assist with mentoring new employees in dispatch processes, including standards, procedures, equipment use, record keeping, and database updates.
Assist the Assistant Supervisor in answering telephones for general testing or emergency response at nuclear facilities when needed.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
For further information please contact Lieutenant Matthew Lapierre at Matthew.P.Lapierre@DOS.NH.GOV or Sergeant Michael Arteaga at Michael.A.Arteaga@DOS.NH.GOV .
TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
Employee Benefits | NH Dept. of Administrative Services
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
- Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
- $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
Total Compensation Calculator | Human Resources | NH Dept. of Administrative Services
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
Human Resources | NH Dept. of Administrative Services
Benefits Summary (nh.gov)
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