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City of Salina, Kansas
911 Dispatcher
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Mandatory completion of computerized Criticall Dispatcher Examination. Watch emails for examination scheduling notifications! 911 DISPATCHER City of Salina, Kansas Police Department Apply Directly with the
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jobs.salina-ks.gov The 911 Dispatcher serves as an essential link in providing rapid communication & assistance to emergency teams. This role demands collaborative skills, meticulous attention to detail, & decisive judgment. Key qualifications include having a high school diploma & completing necessary training programs. This role is a critical connection to deliver vital services to our community.Career Advancement:
Lead Dispatcher, Communications Supervisor On-the-Job Training:
Training for the 911 Dispatcher position is conducted by seasoned professionals, offering a thorough introduction to emergency communication protocols. New employees benefit from hands-on experience, learning advanced communication techniques & problem-solving strategies essential in high-pressure scenarios. The training emphasizes real-time decision-making & adaptability, ensuring staff are well-equipped for immediate & future challenges. This commitment to continuous development encourages employees to cultivate new abilities & envision a lasting career within the organization.Duties:
- Responsible for dispatching all police, sheriff, fire, & ambulance operations in the city & county.
- Monitors radio transmissions & provides necessary support through use of a fixed two-way communications system; monitors a computerized emergency system & dispatches appropriate response.
- Receives emergency & non-emergency telephone calls for service & dispatches necessary emergency/service response using a two-way communications system.
- Operates a nationwide computerized database providing inquiry support for authorized requestors; enters a variety of data into a computerized database for the purposes of permanent storage & retrieval.
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D.Experience:
Requires successful completion of in-service training program in communications related curriculum within six (6) months from start date of employment.Requirements:
- Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older at start date of employment.
- No felony conviction, domestic violence related conviction, or other serious misdemeanor convictions.
- Requires successful completion of in-service training program in communications related curriculum.
Work Type:
Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Machines, Tools, & Equipment:
Calculator, computer, internet, radio, & telephone.Selection Process:
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.
- Every other weekend off.
Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
- $22.20-23.31/hr.
- $46,176-48,485/yr.
- Additional differential of $1.50/hour for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.
- Additional compensation for associate's, bachelor's, or master's 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