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By Mike Vanden Bosch

9-1-1 dispatcher event in Chilliwack

9-1-1 dispatcher recruiting event this Saturday in Chilliwack

Apr 18, 2024 | 6:45 AM

CHILLIWACK — Provincial police say they’re looking for confident, considerate people to join their team of 9-1-1 police dispatchers at B.C. RCMP.

B.C. RCMP will hold a 9-1-1 police dispatcher recruiting session this Saturday, April 20 at the Sardis library, 5819 Tyson Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Of note to Chilliwack-area residents, 9-1-1 police dispatchers for the city of Chilliwack work out of B.C. RCMP headquarters in Surrey.

Some of the attributes B.C. RCMP seek in prospective dispatcher candidates:

• You have a great attitude and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and serve your community.
• You have excellent communication skills and a strong ability to multi-task.
• You are well organized and have great attention to detail.
• You have an outstanding work ethic and enjoy working in a large team environment.

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B.C. RCMP say police dispatchers act as a link between the public and police, playing an integral role in connecting people seeking help from Mounties during an emergency.

“Quite simply, 9-1-1 Police Dispatchers save lives,” B.C. RCMP wrote on its website. “We are an integral part of the team of first responders. We have a dedicated and hard-working team and we are looking for people who are seeking meaningful work.”

Police invite people to more about a day in the life of a 9-1-1 Police Dispatcher and discover the benefits of working in a police environment.

Perks of working for BC RCMP:

• Wonderful workplace culture
• Career advancement and mobility opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Great maternity and parental benefits
• Lifetime pension
• Get paid while you train; continuing education

Email E_911RECRUITING@rcmp-grc.gc.ca for more information or to attend a career presentation, or visit bcrcmp911.ca.