EMPLOYMENT
POSITION TITLE: Public
Safety Dispatcher
OPENING DATE: October
30, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
BEGINNING SALARY: $13.36 per hour
DESCRIPTION OF JOB
Under
the supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor, the Public Safety Dispatcher is a
non-exempt position under FLSA. The
employee in this position performs specialized work in receiving and
dispatching messages for police, fire and ambulance personnel. The employee in this position is responsible
for operation of dispatch radios, computers and telephone switches which
receive and dispatch messages, a portion of which may be of an emergency
nature. The Public Safety Dispatcher
must act quickly, efficiently, calmly and accurately in receiving, dispatching
and processing calls and in sending proper equipment and personnel.
STANDARDS FOR INITIAL CONSIDERATION
$ Ability to acquire
a working knowledge of the geography and organizational structure of the City of
Emporia, Lyon County and surrounding counties served by the Dispatch Center
including streets and their hundred blocks, relative distance between streets,
City boundary limits, sectors, and fire response districts;
$ Requires ability to multi-task and to
make good decisions under pressure;
$ Minimum of 18 years of age;
$ Possess general knowledge of computer
data entry, mathematics, and communications equipment;
$ Resident of Lyon County or relocate
upon employment;
$ Possess high school diploma or G.E.D
$ Must be able to pass aptitude, reading
comprehension, data entry test; oral interview; polygraph exam, background
investigation, physical exam, and drug screen;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
$
Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to at
least two years of work experience in communications involving one or more of
the following areas: dispatching fire/emergency medical services or dispatching
police services at a Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), also known
as a 911 Center. Prior experience
working with Spillman software is preferred.
Submit an application through:
City of
Human Resources Department
Apply
on-line: www.emporia-kansas.gov
