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Emergency: 911
Non emergency:(518) 359-3776
Fax: (518) 359-7356 tupperlakepd@tupperlakepd.com

Monday - Thursday

24 hour Patrol and staffed Station

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

5 a.m - 5 p.m. - Full patrol and staffed Station

5 p.m. - 5 a.m. - Full patrol, unstaffed station, PLEASE CALL 911 FOR ASSISTANCE

Part-time Civilian Police Dispatcher

Job Description

Our part time civilian dispatchers perform many functions, including but not limited to:

Answering phones for calls for both emergency and non emergency situations

limited amount of written and typed paperwork

Dispatching Police patrols

Dispatching local utility companies

Dispatchers are limited to at most 20 hours of work a week. This position involves a work schedule of Monday through Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 am. There are times that arise where the need for a dispatcher is during a different time or on a weekend. Schedules are based on a sign-up log and slots are filled by dispatchers signing up for available time on a fist come, first serve basis after the schedule is posted in the log. There are no assigned or guaranteed shifts to work.
This position does not carry any benefits such as vacation time or health insurance. Dispatchers can opt to apply to the NYS Retirement system based on the hours they work and personal contributions.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess at the very minimum the following qualifications:

Be at least 20 years of age

Possess at minimum a high school diploma or GED

Be able to pass a background investigation

Have no Felony convictions

Minimal experience with windows based computers, use of Microsoft Office and web site navigation

Be able to remain calm in stressful situations and speak clearly on the telephone and police radio

Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Interested Applicants

Interested applicants should contact Chief of Police Thomas J. Fee at (518) 359-3776 for further information on the job requirements and how to apply for the position.