Call Taker / Dispatcher - Casual / On-Call (closing date, April 18, 2014) Municipality: Abbotsford Police Department This posting closed on April 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM Job Description: Communications staff play a critical role in assisting the public, responding to 911 calls as well as routine complaints, inquiries and dispatching of officers in response to calls for service. Our communications centre works 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 12 hour shifts; days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. As a casual/on-call employee, there is no guarantee of hours but you may be expected to work up to full-time hours. The training period is full time shift work. After the training period for call taking and dispatching, our casuals are expected to work shifts that are scheduled in advance or be available for short notice call outs. Candidates must be able to multi-task, possess strong customer service skills, able to problem solve and communicate effectively with people under a variety of circumstances. Teamwork and a positive outlook are essential. Applicants will be tested in order to assess the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position. In addition, the successful candidate must obtain and maintain an enhanced security clearance, which includes a polygraph test. Web Address: www.abbypd.ca Opening Date: April 9, 2014 03:00 PM Closing Date: April 18, 2014 04:30 PM *Applications accepted online at www.abbypd.ca NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Back