911 DISPATCHER
Police Department

Duties: Responsible for dispatching all police, sheriff, fire, & ambulance operations in the city & county; operates a two-way communications system; monitors a computerized emergency system; types a variety of data into a computerized database.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: In-service training program; typing speed 40 WPM minimum.

Requirements: Must live within 40-minutes response time; must be nineteen (19) years of age or older; must successfully complete in-service training program in communications related curriculum; must pass selection process that includes assessment interviews, psychological evaluation, computer voice stress analyzer  examination, & thorough background checks.

Hours: Twelve (12) hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with every other weekend off.

Starting Pay DOQ: 
• $21.76-22.82/hr.
• $45,247-47,258/yr.
• Additional differential of $1.50/hour for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.
• Additional compensation for associates, bachelors or masters degrees.
• Additional compensation for bilingual Spanish-speaking employees.

Paid Time Off: 48 hours of vacation available upon hire, additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year); 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Examination: Mandatory completion of computerized Dispatcher examination. Exam schedule will be emailed to applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

02/15/2024

12/30/2024 Revised