MSP-RSU-DSU

Pre-Employment Requirements - Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 1) Drug Screening; 2) A criminal records check based upon fingerprint examination; 3) A background check to include criminal, employment, personal and, if applicable, military service history; and 4) For State Police Dispatcher positions, a hearing test to establish capacity to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in varying sound environments. Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

You will have no choice about which shift you are assigned to work; You will have no choice about which days you work; You will be required to work all three shifts, including during the training period; Required to work weekends on a regular basis; Work any or all Federal, State and religious holidays on the recognized or actual date; Work on personally important or special days (i.e. birthdays, anniversaries, sporting events, etc); Obtain childcare between 6:30 am - 3:30 pm (days); 2:30 pm - 11:30 pm (afternoons); and/or 10:30 pm - 7:30 am on a regular basis; As necessary, obtain childcare for weekends and holidays on a regular basis; As necessary, obtain childcare on short notice events on a frequent basis; Work voluntary overtime, before or after a shift, sometimes with little to no notice; Work mandatory overtime, before or after a shift, sometimes with little to no notice; You must have reliable transportation that will function in the 24 hour environment.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the operation of communications systems, or in fast paced environments where multi-tasking is required, and (B) a high school diploma or certificate of graduation from a secondary education school or program recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A Massachusetts High School Equivalency diploma, certificate of General Educational Development (GED), or an equivalent secondary education credential recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may also be accepted.

Applicants are required to successfully complete a critical skills assessment prior to hire.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Incumbents may become certified as a Communications Training Officer and/or obtain other related certification(s) via on-the-job training as determined by the Agency and must be able to obtain and maintain job-related certifications and/or credentials necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of their work assignment..

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.