Dispatcher

About this role

<div id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;">As a 911 emergency dispatcher, the initial first responders’ primary responsibility is to receive, process, transmit and dispatch emergency &amp; non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical and other public safety services by phone, radio, or other communication devices. &nbsp;A 911 emergency dispatcher provides life safety and scene safety instructions using protocols while prioritizing situations and directing calls with commitment to established department policies and procedures.</div><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Schedule: Positions operate 24/7 - 365, schedule TBD</span><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Starting salary: $56,283.73 /$27.0379 hour</span><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Initial interviews: TBD for those selected to move forward in the process</span><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Tentative start date: TBD&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Explore the City's benefits here:</spa

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent required. &nbsp;One year of police and fire or EMS dispatch is preferred. &nbsp;TIME System, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) and CPR certifications are preferred at time of hire, but in any event must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire to maintain employment. &nbsp;Failure to obtain required certifications will result in termination of employment.<br id="isPasted"><br><strong>Knowledge of &nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Public safety regulations and procedures.<br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Office practices and procedures, and the use of standard office equipment.<br><br><strong>Ability to &nbsp;</strong><br>• &nbsp; &nbsp;Calmly manage emergency calls and dispatch necessary personnel and apparatus to scene.<