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DeKalb Health
Public Safety Telecommunicator I
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What they do
A Hospital Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$41,152 / year median in Iowa
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Location 4200 MILLS
This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year additional schooling or a minimum one (1) year of experience dealing with the public and/or heavy customer service contact. Previous experience in public safety is preferred. Applicants must be flexible with working various days, shifts and overtime hours, including holidays and weekends.
If the applicant pleads or is found guilty of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, whether or not judgment is entered, access [to the NCIC system] will not be granted.
The Department of Public Safety makes the determination if access is granted to the NCIC system at their sole discretion. Candidates will not be eligible for hire if it is determined by the Department of Public Safety that they would not be granted NCIC certification.
Criminal history checks are conducted after the recruitment process is completed and the Civil Service Certified List has been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Physical/Drug Testing Post offer, pre-employment background check (to comply with NCIC standards), audiometric, and drug test are required.
Applicants that submit a completed application and meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the Civil Service Examination.
The written examination process will be open from September 9 - 23, 2026. Candidates that pass each module of the exam and exceed the typing scores for indicated modules will be invited to a mandatory orientation session and oral boards (interview), which are tentatively scheduled for September 30 - October 2, 2026 (dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances).#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Location 4200 MILLS
This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year additional schooling or a minimum one (1) year of experience dealing with the public and/or heavy customer service contact. Previous experience in public safety is preferred. Applicants must be flexible with working various days, shifts and overtime hours, including holidays and weekends.
If the applicant pleads or is found guilty of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, whether or not judgment is entered, access [to the NCIC system] will not be granted.
The Department of Public Safety makes the determination if access is granted to the NCIC system at their sole discretion. Candidates will not be eligible for hire if it is determined by the Department of Public Safety that they would not be granted NCIC certification.
Criminal history checks are conducted after the recruitment process is completed and the Civil Service Certified List has been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Physical/Drug Testing Post offer, pre-employment background check (to comply with NCIC standards), audiometric, and drug test are required.
Applicants that submit a completed application and meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the Civil Service Examination.
The written examination process will be open from September 9 - 23, 2026. Candidates that pass each module of the exam and exceed the typing scores for indicated modules will be invited to a mandatory orientation session and oral boards (interview), which are tentatively scheduled for September 30 - October 2, 2026 (dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances).#J-18808-Ljbffr
CIVIC PARKWAY,PO BOX
65320,West Des Moines, IA, 50265-2000,United StatesBase Pay $30.10 - $32.34 / HourEmployee Type FT Non-ExemptRequired Degree High schoolDescription This is a Civil Service positionHours of Work Shift and days of work will vary depending on shift bid. Overtime and weekend work as requiredTentative Start Date October/November 2026Job Summary Westcom Emergency Communications is currently seeking full-time qualified individuals to provide emergency dispatch services for the 175,000 residents of the City of West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Norwalk, Waukee, and Windsor Heights. Under the general direction of the Public Safety Telecommunications Shift Supervisor, dispatches Police, Fire Department, and EMS to situations in the government entities served by Westcom. Maintains and coordinates accurate communication between Police, Fire, EMS Departments, other government entities, and the public.This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year additional schooling or a minimum one (1) year of experience dealing with the public and/or heavy customer service contact. Previous experience in public safety is preferred. Applicants must be flexible with working various days, shifts and overtime hours, including holidays and weekends.
Special Note:
An essential function of the Public Safety Telecommunicator position is to be able to access the Iowa/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). In accordance with the Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) manual, the following criminal history would disqualify a candidate from being hired:If the applicant pleads or is found guilty of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, whether or not judgment is entered, access [to the NCIC system] will not be granted.
The Department of Public Safety makes the determination if access is granted to the NCIC system at their sole discretion. Candidates will not be eligible for hire if it is determined by the Department of Public Safety that they would not be granted NCIC certification.
Criminal history checks are conducted after the recruitment process is completed and the Civil Service Certified List has been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Physical/Drug Testing Post offer, pre-employment background check (to comply with NCIC standards), audiometric, and drug test are required.
Applicants that submit a completed application and meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the Civil Service Examination.
The written examination process will be open from September 9 - 23, 2026. Candidates that pass each module of the exam and exceed the typing scores for indicated modules will be invited to a mandatory orientation session and oral boards (interview), which are tentatively scheduled for September 30 - October 2, 2026 (dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances).#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Location 4200 MILLS
CIVIC PARKWAY,PO BOX
65320,West Des Moines, IA, 50265-2000,United StatesBase Pay $30.10 - $32.34 / HourEmployee Type FT Non-ExemptRequired Degree High schoolDescription This is a Civil Service positionHours of Work Shift and days of work will vary depending on shift bid. Overtime and weekend work as requiredTentative Start Date October/November 2026Job Summary Westcom Emergency Communications is currently seeking full-time qualified individuals to provide emergency dispatch services for the 175,000 residents of the City of West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Norwalk, Waukee, and Windsor Heights. Under the general direction of the Public Safety Telecommunications Shift Supervisor, dispatches Police, Fire Department, and EMS to situations in the government entities served by Westcom. Maintains and coordinates accurate communication between Police, Fire, EMS Departments, other government entities, and the public.This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year additional schooling or a minimum one (1) year of experience dealing with the public and/or heavy customer service contact. Previous experience in public safety is preferred. Applicants must be flexible with working various days, shifts and overtime hours, including holidays and weekends.
Special Note:
An essential function of the Public Safety Telecommunicator position is to be able to access the Iowa/National Crime Information Center (NCIC). In accordance with the Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) manual, the following criminal history would disqualify a candidate from being hired:If the applicant pleads or is found guilty of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, whether or not judgment is entered, access [to the NCIC system] will not be granted.
The Department of Public Safety makes the determination if access is granted to the NCIC system at their sole discretion. Candidates will not be eligible for hire if it is determined by the Department of Public Safety that they would not be granted NCIC certification.
Criminal history checks are conducted after the recruitment process is completed and the Civil Service Certified List has been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
Physical/Drug Testing Post offer, pre-employment background check (to comply with NCIC standards), audiometric, and drug test are required.
Applicants that submit a completed application and meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the Civil Service Examination.
The written examination process will be open from September 9 - 23, 2026. Candidates that pass each module of the exam and exceed the typing scores for indicated modules will be invited to a mandatory orientation session and oral boards (interview), which are tentatively scheduled for September 30 - October 2, 2026 (dates are tentative and subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances).#J-18808-Ljbffr