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Public Safety Dispatcher

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Culpeper, VA 22701, US

Salary

$23.41 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves receiving citizen complaints and dispatching public safety units to respond to calls while maintaining records for each unit.
  • Applicants must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., along with excellent communication and typing skills, and be able to handle stressful situations.
  • The role requires mandatory overtime and the ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • Candidates must pass a physical examination, drug screen, and background checks, and must be a resident of Wyandotte County or willing to relocate within 12 months.
  • The salary for this position is $23.41 per hour.

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Receives citizen’s complaints and requests for services of public safety units. Dispatches public safety units to respond to calls and maintains records on each unit in the assigned division. Provides all pertinent information regarding the complaint or request to all units responding. Enters data concerning dispatch calls onto computer cards. Operates teletype machine, complex radio, telephone, and computer networks. Mandatory overtime required on an as needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (G.E.D) or, any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job such as those listed above. Must have excellent communication, listening, and voice skills and be able to effectively deal with stressful conditions. Must be able to type 35 words per minute. Successful candidate will be required to submit to CVSA (Polygraph test), Psychological Evaluation, Clinical Assessment Interview and background check. Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Salary Range:

$23.41 per hour

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call (913) 573-5660 or email jobs@wycokck.org.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS




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