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The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center Announce Open Applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator Positions

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center have announced that applications are now open for Public Safety Telecommunicator positions. The City has announced that eleven positions are currently open and are encouraging all interested individuals to apply. Public Safety Telecommunicators are vital to the City’s emergency response and are typically responsible for taking and recording urgent calls through 911 dispatch. Competitive benefits are being offered to all prospective candidates, with a starting wage of $24.79 per hour. The deadline for application submissions is March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Open house sessions will also be hosted during the month of February to provide further information on the position and what to expect while taking the…

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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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