The St. Thomas Police Service
Announces a Selection Process for
COMMUNICATOR
Full Time Permanent Position
Our Communications Center is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Members are required to work varied shifts/hours
Including weekends and statutory holidays as part of a shift rotation.
This position involves clerical support duties and Emergency 911/ Non-emergency call taker/police dispatcher duties. A communicator must be able to work in a high stress environment; to evaluate emergency situations and work at a rapid pace with intense concentration for extended periods; be able to think, speak and communicate clearly and efficiently in emergency situations; to calmly and effectively deal with people; be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and procedures and learn standard broadcast procedures of the police communication systems; operate variety of communications equipment, office equipment and computer systems.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Meet vision, hearing and medical standards
- Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills – 40 – 50 WPM
- Advanced computer skills
- Ability to work well under intense pressure
- Possess strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following additional skills:
- Successful completion of post-secondary education
- Successful completion of an accredited Emergency Communications course
- Prior experience in a police environment and/or public safety dispatch experience
- Prior experience working with the public in a social work environment
- Experience with CPIC, Niche, Microsoft Office Professional an asset
Compensation and Hours of Work: Salary and benefits in accordance with the St. Thomas Police Civilian Collective Agreement. Schedule of work hours is subject to needs of the organization.
A cover letter and resume must be received by the St. Thomas Police Service by Friday, April 26, 2024 by 3:00pm either by email to careers@stps.on.ca (an email reply acknowledging receipt will be sent) or by mail delivery to:
