Connecticut jobs

Bridgeport Now Hiring 911 Dispatchers

https://youtu.be/_k_PkEftjKs The City of Bridgeport is currently accepting applications for Public Safety Telecommunicators — the 911 dispatchers who answer emergency calls and coordinate police, fire and EMS response throughout the city. Working inside the Emergency Communications Center, telecommunicators handle both emergency and non-emergency calls, gather critical information from callers, dispatch first responders, and stay in constant radio contact with units in the field. The position is considered a vital part of public safety and often serves as the first point of contact during emergencies. Pay & Benefits The position offers a starting salary of approximately $46,000+ annually, along with a full municipal benefits package, including: Medical and dental insurance Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Shift differential for nights and…

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Connecticut Job Numbers Fall By 5,700 In February

The number of jobs in Connecticut fell by 5,700 in February, according to the monthly jobs report released Thursday, although the state's job level is still in positive territory for the year.   Ed Deak, an economist who does forecasts of the Connecticut economy for the New England Economic Partnership, said the big swings in monthly data suggest it's not reliable.  But he said the big picture is clear: Connecticut is not adding jobs as quickly as the nation.  "We seem to be slogging along somewhere at 40 to 60 percent of the recovery of the U.S.," he said.  The Hartford Courant has the full story here.......

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