Career Services
On-Site Recruitment: Police Communications Technician (911 Operator) in October
The New York State Department of Labor and the New York City Police Department will present an On-Site Recruitment (Information Session) for Police Communications Technicians (911 Operators).
On-Site Recruitment information sessions in Manhattan
October 8, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
October 29, 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
At the New York State Department of Labor, 215 W. 125th Street, 6th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10027.
Directions
Bus M15, M60, M102 to 125th Street
#2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, C or D train to 125th Street
Metro North train to 125th Street
On-Site Recruitment information sessions in the Bronx
October 9, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
October 22, 10:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
At the New York State Department of Labor, Bronx Workforce 1 Career Cetner, 400 E. Fordham Road, 7th Floor (Classroom #2), Bronx, N.Y. 10458.
Directions
Public Transportation to 400 E. Fordham Road (Entrance around the corner on Webster Ave.)
Buses: BX9, BX12, BX15, BX22, BX41 or BX55 to Fordham Rd/Webster Ave. Hub
Subway: 4, B, D to Fordham Rd. station
Train: Metro North to Fordham Rd. station.
School Safety Officer & Traffic Enforcement exam information will also be given.
JOB SUMMARY:
Police Communications Technicians (911 Operators/Radio Dispatchers) are assigned to the Department's Communications Section as 911 emergency call takers. They serve as a radio dispatcher of police resources and perform all other clerical and administrative duties related to the provision of emergency service. Police Communications Technicians are required to work shifts, including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. There is per-shift pay as well as night shift pay differential.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent. One year full time paid experience performing clerical duties; or public contact work requiring obtaining information; or 30 college credits or two years active military duty with honorable discharge. New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment. Entry into higher level positions, other than through promotional exams, depends on the applicant's prior training, education and experience and the job requirements for the position.
WAGES: Salary: $33,162 and can increase to $44,899.
Please bring I.D. & two copies of your resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer Program
Auxilary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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