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Communications Officer - Part Time

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Littleton Police Department will be conducting a selection process for the appointment of (1) part-time Communications Officers. This process will also be utilized to create a list of candidates that will expire in 1 year. A Communications Officer for the Littleton Police Department is responsible for the appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency calls received in the 911 Call Center.

Duties include activation and use of outside resources such as mutual aid communities, Mass. State Police, Life Flight, District 6, ALS, NEMLEC, and CEMLEC. Successful candidate will operate dispatching equipment, paging equipment, call logger, fire alarm, two-way radio equipment, police scanner, various computers, and standard office equipment. Utilizes Registry computers and associated software, Sex Offender Registry, Immigration and Customs, Board of Probation, Division of Families and Children, Closed Circuit TV and associated hardware in monitoring station security and prisoners in custody, dispatch recording devices for the purpose of call review and information checking, internal and external fire-alarm panels. 

This position of PT Communications Officer is non-exempt, non-benefit eligible and governed by the Personnel By Law. The starting salary range is $24.59-$30.71. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. High school education; one year of related experience; experience in a public safety dispatching/communications position preferred; knowledge of and participation in fire services, knowledge of on-call/volunteer fire organizations, military experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements: (Must have upon hire or obtain within probationary period)

  • LEAPS/NCIC certification.
  • Certification in enhanced 911 systems through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • APCO Dispatcher 1 Certification
  • Certification in CPR.
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification.
  • First Responder.
  • Suicide Prevention Certification.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete the application form found on the Town’s website at https://www.littletonma.org/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities.  Resumes may be attached to the application form as additional information but cannot serve as a substitute for completing the employment application.  Send application materials with cover letter to: Police Chief, Littleton Police Department, 500 Great Road, Littleton MA 01460. Application materials can be emailed to Chief Matthew Pinard at mpinard@littletonpd.com.

Applications will be accepted by the Littleton Police Department until all positions are filled. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as possible.    

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including a thorough background investigation, medical exam and psychological exams. Costs for these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.   Individuals who need accommodation in order to participate in this process should contact the Littleton Human Resources Department. The Town of Littleton is an EOE.

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