Public Safety Dispatcher

About This Role

<p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Public Safety Dispatcher.&nbsp;</strong></strong>Under supervision, this position is responsible for performing emergency and non-emergency communication services in support of law enforcement, emergency medical services, and fire departments that include, but are not limited to: receiving and directing non-emergency and emergency calls; assisting public walk-ins; determining initial jurisdictions; establishing and maintaining contact with partner agencies; assisting with the search and detainment of prisoners; monitoring burglar and fire alarms; processing records; assisting with storage of property and evidence; and monitoring closed-circuit television to identify and report suspicious activity.&nbsp;</p><p>The Public Safety Dispatcher must be characterized by unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity, be free of cultural and ethnic bias, maintain a strong ethical code in b

Requirements

<p>High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and three years of experience which involve a substantial amount of public contact and general office duties; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, and be eligible for access to criminal justice information network systems. Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications.</p><p>Must possess the ability to type at least a net speed of 40 words per minute.</p>