Join Our Team: Full-Time Dispatcher Wanted

         The Austintown Police Department is currently looking for qualified applicants who are interested in being a 911 Dispatcher with our department.

         The minimum requirements for the position of a dispatcher are U.S. citizen, 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, valid Ohio Driver’s License and must possess above average computer, typing skills and multi-tasking ability. Preference will be given to those with experience in any public safety field. Starting wage is $19.56* per hour, increasing to $20.81* hourly following probationary training period. Top pay (25.72*) achieved after 3 years completed full-time service. Vacation and longevity credit for years of service in OPERS.

         Interested applicants can pick up an application at the department, or from our website at www.austintowntwp.com. Once completed, return the application to our department. Applications will then be screened and those selected will be considered for the next full-time dispatch position. This process will begin with an initial interview and a CritiCall Computer Assessment Test. The next steps are a background check and a voice stress test. The final phase includes a drug screening and a medical exam.

         For more information or questions please contact Dispatch Supervisor Steve Sinn at 330-270-5101 or ssinn@austintowntwp.com.

*Experience is to be considered for wage rates