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POLICE DISPATCHER TRAINEE

Government of Canada
9 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Division Operational Communications Centre Closing date: October 23, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number RCM26J-018361-000778 Selection process number 26-RCM-EA-F-REG-OCC-150647 Location Edmonton (Alberta), Red Deer (Alberta), Regina (Saskatchewan) Employment tenure Shift Work - 12 hour shifts Salary $65,714 to $79,953 - Collective agreement under negotiation Level PO-TCO-01 - LES-TO-01 Who can Persons working or residing in Red Deer (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), or Regina (Saskatchewan), or within a 250 km radius of Red Deer (Alberta), Edmonton (Alberta), or Regina (Saskatchewan) ~~ BEFORE YOU ~~ We strongly encourage you to watch the video link provided prior tocompleting an application to make sure that this type of work environment is right for you: htt12://htt12://www.Y.outube.com/watch?v=B4gJzrv12YTk Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Work environment You don't have to wear a uniform to make a difference! Telecommunications Operators (9-1-1 Police Dispatcher) provide a critical service within the RCMP that support both public and officer safety through the provision of information and assistance. Telecommunications Operators are the hidden back bone for the work that our police officers carry out in communities across Canada. ➡️Shift Work: The 9-1-1 Police Dispatch Centres operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. You will be required to work irregular hours (mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays).Telecommunications Operators work in Communications Centres that operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which are located across the country in provincial, federal and municipal Communication Centres ➡️What does the work involve? Monitoring of police resources and systems with computer aided dispatch and monitoring systems Telecommunications Operators respond to public requests for police assistance, and many provide emergency services as a Public Safety Answering Point for 9-1-1. Telecommunications Operators often are the first point of contact with people who call the RCMP which gives you a chance to assist the public when they are facing a crisis and get them the resources and help they need. https://rcmp.ca/en/alberta/careers/9-1-1-police-dispatchers Following application and qualification in the application process and meeting essential criteria, appointees receive fully paid certification training. Upon successful completion of the training program, permanent Emergency Police Dispatchers work 4-on-4-off shift rotations averaging 37.5 hours per week. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, in addition to competitive pension and leave allotments. For additional information on government pensions and health care: Public service pension at a glance: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/pension-plan/plan-information/public-service-pension-glance.html Public Service Health Care Plan summary: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/benefit-plans/health-care-plan/public-service-health-care-plan-glance.html Intent of the process TCO – JOB EXPECTATIONS: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PARTICIPATE IN AN INFORMATION SESSION The intent of the process is to establish a pool of qualified applicants for the training program. Pre-placement and periodic occupational health evaluations will be conducted in accordance with the Medical Profile Standard. For Public Service Employees, evaluations will be administered by Health Canada or its designate, in accordance with the Occupational Health Evaluation Guide (OHEG). Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Important messages ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED Persons who cannot online or persons with disabilities preventing them from ing online are asked to inform the…

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