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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for the full-time position of :

Public Safety Dispatcher

Police Department

1 Dayshift 7 : 00am - 3 : 00pm (Starting Wage : $26.94 - $30.00 per hour)

1 Nightshift 11 : 00pm- 7 : 00am (Starting Wage : $28.55 - $31.80 per hour)

Excellent benefits package

The Town of Lexington Police Department currently has an opening for a Public Safety

Dispatcher in our 24-hour combined Police / Fire computer-aided dispatch center. Applicants

should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with

the public, primarily through telephone response to complaints and requests for service. Prior

experience working with emergency services and radio, telephone and computer networks is

preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Dispatching police, fire and ambulance personnel; providing field personnel with relevant

and timely information; and keeping up-to-date with dispatching reference material and

computer data bases.

Department's Civilian Detail Traffic Unit.

Comprehensive background check, including CORI screen and a psychological and physical

exam with drug screen, are conditions of employment.

The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and we

are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived experiences to our

organization.

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form and cover letter must be

received in the Town's Human Resource Department. This position is open until

filled.

The Town of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,

religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status

or disability.

defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential

job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable

accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and

employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and

requirements of the job change.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Internet at

www.lexingtonma.gov, email jobs@lexingtonma.gov, calling (781) 698-4590 or by visiting the

Human Resources Department. Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional

information, but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the required application form.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified candidates

will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the

process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the

Human Resources Department.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to the :

Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington

1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420

(781) 698-4590