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.

Desirable Qualifications
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent and two (2) years’ experience or any 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.