Job Summary
The New London Police Department has an immediate opening for a full-time Communications Specialist. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess excellent typing skills, oral and written communication skills, understanding of various computer applications, be able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment, remain calm during emergency situations, and be able to multitask. Communications Specialists work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, dispatching and relaying information to Police, Fire & Medical personnel for emergency & non-emergency situations. An extensive background check will be required prior to hiring.
There are two grades of Communications Specialist: I and II. Depending on your level of prior experience and training, you may qualify for Communications Specialist II. The pay range for Communications Specialist I is $23.66 - $33.45. The pay range for Communications Specialist II is $25.21 - $35.64. The Town of New London offers an excellent benefits package. An application and job descriptions are available on the Town of New London website at https://newlondon.nh.gov/jobs.
This position requires shift work, rotating shift work, day shifts, evening shifts, midnight shifts, and/or weekday/weekend/holiday work. This position will require working overtime as needed. This is not a remote position, as in-person contact is an essential function of this position.
Please send a completed application and resume to Lt. David Keith via email [email protected] or by mail to the New London Police Department, 375 Main St, New London, NH 03257. The deadline for applications is Monday, July 6, 2026.
New London is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.66 - $35.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
