Dispatch Operator - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus - Rockingham County Nh : Job Details

Salary: $23.69 - $32.22 Hourly Location : Brentwood, NH Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 21-00320 Department: Dispatch Division: Sheriff's Office Opening Date: 09/18/2024 Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney's Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference. SCOPE OF POSITION: Earn up to a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! The Dispatch Operator dispatches calls for service to 24 Police and 18 Fire/EMS Departments within Rockingham County. A DAY IN THE LIFE Rockingham County Sheriff's Office is a public safety entity comprised of several divisions. The Administrative Services Division includes an Emergency Dispatch Center that operates 24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week. The Dispatch Operator is a vital part of our team who assists law enforcement and emergency personnel in responding to calls for assistance by dispatching deputies, police, fire, and EMS units through maintaining accurate, electronic logs of all calls as well as providing geographical and incidental information to emergency units. Our Dispatch Operators send and receive information through the NH State Police (SPOTS) system. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a rigorous background investigation, occupational health assessment & drug test.
• No criminal record.
• High School graduate or GED required.
• Certification in NH State Police On-line Telecommunications System (SPOTS), preferred.
• Familiarity with IMC public safety software is a plus.
• Proficiency in computer use and ability to adapt to new and changing technology.
• Proficiency in database queries and accuracy in data entry.
• Ability to handle an array of duties at once and remain calm and focused.
• Ability to work weekend, evening and holiday shifts as required. Shift assignments are determined after training completion.

STATUS/SHIFT: Full Time / Non-Exempt / Union SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL:

• 2nd Shift: $1.75/hour
• 3rd Shift: $2.00/hour
• Weekend Premium: $1.50/hour

Equal Employment Opportunity. Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required. Rockingham County offers a complete benefits package to our Dispatch team including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability. Employees working 35 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System. Additional benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 22 accrued earned time days per year
• Free 24/7 fitness facility
• Cafeteria
• Generous contributions into Health Savings Account
• $2,500 referral bonus for LNA, MNA, LPN or RN positions in our Long Term Care facility
• $2,000 education assistance and more!

For additional benefit information, please see the