Temporary Public Safety Dispatcher

About this role

<span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" style="display: block;text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/97rsAGfo1eQ?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" style="width: 640.0px;height: 360.0px;" width="640"><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span></iframe></span><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">The City of Ames Police Department is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Public Safety Dispatcher. &nbsp;</span><br><br>A Public Safety Dispatcher with the Ames Police Department performs work involved in the operation of a complex communications system; receives and handles both emergency and non-emergency communications from a wide range of sources; dispatches appropriate services, personnel, and and/or equipment in response to police, fire, or medical emergencies; and performs other related work as required. The work for this position is within a 24/7/365 environment and is subject to shift assignment and crea

Requirements

<u>Education and Experience:</u>&nbsp;<br>-Successful completion of high school, HiSet, or G.E.D.<br>-Experience with RMS (records management system) and EMD (emergency medical dispatching).<br><br>Preferred:<br>-Related college coursework and/or two years relevant work experience, including working in a team environment while maintaining effective working relationships within fast paced ever changing environments.<br>-Experience working with the City of Ames Police Department.<br><br><u>Licenses and Certificates:</u>&nbsp;<br>-Must obtain IOWA/NCIC, CPR, and Emergency Medical Dispatching certifications within six months of appointment and re-certify as required.&nbsp;<br>-Must attend and successfully complete the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy 40-hour training course within one year of appo