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Nelson Police Department
Relief Dispatcher
Competition #24NP52
The Nelson Police Department, one of the province's oldest law enforcement agencies, is seeking Relief Dispatchers. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for 9-1-1 calls and police assistance requests. This position is essential to the effective delivery of Nelson Police Services.
Nature and Scope of Work
The Dispatch position provides service to:
- The members and staff of the Nelson Police Department
- The general public in dealing with inquiries and complaints in relation to matters that require police investigation The monitoring of prisoners held in the Nelson Police lockup facility
- The maintenance of both PRIME and CPIC systems located in the dispatch area (training provided)
Qualification/Requirements
- You have Canadian Citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada You have resided (been physically) in Canada for last 5 years.
- You have a Canadian high school diploma or or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma.
- You are proficient in English
Rate of Pay: $33.93/hour per the Nelson Police Collective Agreement as of July 1, 2024
Hours/Days: Relief On-Call position covering both day and night shift, Sunday - Saturday.
**All Relief Dispatcher’s will be required to complete training for this role. This would include consistent availability, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, for approximately 6 weeks.**
If you have a strong desire to make a difference in your community, possess a high level of accountability and commitment, and have the ability to complete multiple tasks under pressure, the role of Dispatcher may be for you!
If you wish to be considered for this position at the Nelson Police Department, please submit your detailed resume and cover letter, in confidence, to the attention of the Chief Constable at:
Chief Constable Donovan Fisher
606 Stanley St, Nelson, BC V1L 1N4
Email: [email protected]
Please mark your application Nelson Police Relief Dispatcher Competition #2 Dispatcher
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024
The Nelson Police Department is an equal opportunity employer is committed to employment equity.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Employment Length: Casual
Education Requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $33.93 Hour
