Public Safety Dispatcher

CHESHIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Emergency Dispatcher

Job Description and Environment:

The Town of Cheshire is now accepting applications for the position of Police Emergency Dispatcher. This position works alongside the department’s Patrol Division in the furtherance of the mission to ensure and protect the safety and welfare of all Cheshire residents and visitors to maintain and enhance quality of life. Police Emergency Dispatchers provide Telecommunicator Services to the Town of Cheshire 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, so successful applicants should be prepared to work on nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Town of Cheshire offers a competitive salary and benefits package including: paid sick time, paid holidays, paid vacation, a 5/2-5/3 schedule, and enrollment into the Town’s 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan. There are also other incentives such as shift differential (for evenings and night shift), longevity payment, and tuition reimbursement for continued studies in approved subject areas.

The Town of Cheshire is ranked among the top small towns by Money Magazine and Connecticut Magazine. Cheshire has been selected by

Money Magazine as one of the 50 best places to live in the nation, ranking 28th among “America’s best small towns†in 2020. Cheshire was recognized for good schools, a sense of community, and safety. In addition, the Location, Inc. and Neighborhood Scout have identified Cheshire as one of the safest cities in America.

The Town was designated the 19th Safest City (population >25,000) in America in 2017.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain COLLECT certification and a State of Connecticut Telecommunicator Certification.

Please see the job description on www.cheshirect.gov.

Testing Process:

Following the application submission, a number of applicants will be asked to participate in an Oral Panel Examination. Furtherance in the process may require selected applicants to, upon request, take and pass a written examination and pass a rigorous background investigation including, but not limited to, criminal history check with fingerprint submission through FBI, a psychological examination, medical examination with drug screening, a financial review with credit check, and Chief’s interview.

Salary:

Starting salary is $27.20/hour upon appointment with annual step increases on the anniversary date of employment through 8 years.

To Apply:

Go to www.cheshirect.gov, click on employment opportunities, download an application, complete, and email to humanresources@cheshirect.gov.

Applications must be received by 4:00PM on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 to be considered.

Further Information:

Please direct questions to the Human Resources department via email to humanresources@cheshirect.gov.

The Town of Cheshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing non-discriminatory employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• 457(b)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Dependent health insurance coverage
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Parental leave
  

Work Location: In person