Crime & Safety

Warwick Police Accepting Dispatcher Applications

The Communications Specialist position comes with a broad range of dispatch duties.

The Warwick Police Department will be hiring a new dispatcher.
The Warwick Police Department will be hiring a new dispatcher. (Photo Courtesy Warwick Police)

WARWICK, RI — The Warwick Police Department is looking for a dispatcher, and the deadline to apply is August 18.

Candidates must have a high school degree or a GED and two years experience in a customer-facing position, be able type 25 words per minute, and should be familiar with common software such as Microsoft Office. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The pay is $20.85 - $26.40 at 37.5 hours per week. A full job description and application instructions can be found here.

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Anyone with questions should contact Lt. John Kelly at john.kelly@warwickri.com.

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