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Telecommunications Dispatcher


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 72665 - 72665
Posted: 6 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Seeking a skilled dispatcher interested in supporting complex emergency communications within a healthcare system.

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) has an opening for a fulltimeTelecommunications Dispatcher (PCN 125995) for the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) in Middletown as a critical part of DMHAS Division of Safety Services (DSS).

Schedule
  • Secondshift:3:00 PM 11:00 PM
  • Fulltime 40 hours per week
  • Every other weekend on/off
What We Can Offer You
Position Highlights
  • Coordinatepolice fire medical and other emergency communications with accuracy and urgency
  • OperateCAD NCIC COLLECT radio telephone and related communications systems to support critical operations
  • Interpret and relaytimesensitive information to offsite personnel often making independent decisions under pressure
  • Monitoragency cameras alarms and multiple radio frequencies to maintain situational awareness
  • Maintaindetailed communication logs and records for accurate documentation and rapid reference
  • Collaborate with State Police local public safety agencies and internal units during multiagency incidents
A comprehensive medical examination including drug screening is required following a conditional offer of employment. All state employees must comply with Connecticuts DrugFree Workplace Policy.

About Us
DMHAS is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through an integrated holistic network of services that foster dignity respect and selfsufficiency.

CVH provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric addiction and specialized services across its Middletown and Hartford campuses including programs for dual diagnoses and traumatic brain injury recovery.

DSSworks to maintain a safe and secure environment across our recoveryoriented healthcare system. Our team includes sworn police officers building and grounds patrol staff dispatchers and other support personnel. The division provides essential safety security and law enforcement services that support compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO) and other regulatory standards.
Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
At the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services Connecticut Valley Hospital and UConn Health this class is accountable for providing a communications link between agency units and/or divisions other public safety agencies and the public.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Receives transmits and relays police fire medical and other emergency information to and from appropriate personnel;
  • Provides appropriate dispatch responses to calls such as traffic accidents and injuries on state property and police fire and medical emergencies;
  • Determines and evaluates emergency or non-emergency situations prioritizes and takes appropriate action including interpreting and relaying information to offsite personnel;
  • Operates communications equipment such as computer radio telephone and related communications equipment;
  • Operates computer assisted dispatch (CAD) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) systems;
  • Operates voter system to determine radio transmission capability;
  • Monitors various cameras and alarm systems within the agency complex;
  • Logs communications received during shift and maintains records for purpose of ready identification;
  • Advises other agencies on incidents of special concern;
  • Contacts and may coordinate with agency units and/or outside agencies such as State Police and local public safety agencies;
  • Independently responds to calls from the general public and refers to appropriate personnel;
  • May monitor other state and local police fire and medical radio frequencies;
  • May perform varied clerical and statistical work;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to operate and monitor communications equipment;
    • terminology and coding used in radio communications;
    • and ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws statutes regulations and procedural guidelines relating to communications;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • computer keyboarding skills;
  • Ability to
    • listen and communicate calmly effectively and courteously in emergency and non-emergency situations;
    • speak proper English and enunciate clearly;
    • function and react calmly effectively and efficiently under stress;
    • think and act quickly in emergency situations with judgment and discretion;
    • exercise discretion in handling confidential information;
    • follow oral and written instructions;
    • maintain records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of experience in dispatching and operation of communication equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in performing dispatching and record keeping functions for an organized Police Department
  • Experience with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a Telecommunicator.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to receive within three (3) months of appointment and retain certification in National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Connecticut On-Line Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT) systems.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to work a schedule that includes weekends evenings and holidays.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A physical examination may be required by the appointing authority. Applicants for this class must possess normal hearing and vision.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to work in tiring positions for long periods of time.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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