The Police Dispatcher Trainee handles Police and Emergency 911 calls. This is followed by dispatching RCMP officers and other emergency responders throughout the entire province. The job requires personnel to operate multiple computer systems and radio communications equipment during emergency situations. The position requires personnel to make fast decisions while they handle public safety operations.
Working with the organisation means being part of a team that serves communities across Canada. The fast-paced work environment operates continuously throughout the day which provides valuable experience for emergency response operations and public safety communications work.
The RCMP provides professionals with a chance to establish a secure career which allows them to make a positive difference during essential Canadian emergency situations. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding public safety role, explore the full job posting below and consider applying.
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Employer Details
Company Name : Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Location : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Salary : $65,714 – $79,953 annually
Job Type : Full Time
Start date : As soon as possible
Benefits : competitive salary with step increases, paid training and extra duty pay for overtime/evening/holiday shifts, incremental vacation leave, medical and dental coverage, indexed pension plan, promotional and professional development opportunities, transfer opportunities across communications centres.
Job Description
- A trainee role responsible for answering 911 and police calls.
- The job requires employees to work their full scheduled hours through various shifts.
- The work takes place in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia which serves as the job’s official location.
- The work requires employees to handle multiple tasks while using different types of equipment, which include computer screens and radio and phone systems.
- Includes structured training programs with classroom learning, field coaching and evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Answer Police and Emergency 911 calls for service.
- Dispatch RCMP officers and emergency responders to incidents.
- Operate multiple computer systems, radios and communication tools simultaneously.
- Handle high stress and potentially traumatic situations professionally.
- Complete required classroom training, field coaching and proficiency evaluations.
Requirements
- Mandatory participation in an information session.
- RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance required and maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to meet medical profile standards; subject to occupational health evaluations.
- Willingness to work any shift, overtime and short notice as required.
Can travel for training or court testimony. - The person is capable of working in confined environments while using a headset to operate multiple displays and endure noisy conditions for extended times.
- The person can respond evenly to harsh news, keep calm and communicate.
- The candidate needs either a secondary school diploma or an employer approved alternative credential.
- The person can remember specific information, which includes addresses and phone numbers and licence plates, while performing two tasks simultaneously.
- The person can determine task priorities while demonstrating accurate map reading skills.
- The person can type at 40 words/minute. Required accuracy of above 95%.
- English Essential or Bilingual
How to Apply ?
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