Position: Telecommunicator
Department: Police
Division: Communications

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr.

Nature of Work:
This is responsible technical operation work in the dispatching of emergency public safety mobile units.

Examples of Work:
• Receives and screens calls for emergency services.
• Dispatches police, fire or emergency medical units as needed to required locations.
• Answers 911 emergency phone lines; consults city cross-reference directory to determine street locations; logs calls.
• Monitors the location of field units.
• Performs related work as required.
• Ability to accurately read and type 35+ words per minute on administered typing test.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or G.E.D., plus two (2) years of experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to type 35+ words per minute accurately.
• Data Entry background helpful.
• Must have and maintain a valid MS driver’s license.

Selected candidate will work 12-hour shifts rotating monthly from days to nights.