Public Safety Dispatcher I (Multiple Agencies)

Public Safety Dispatcher I

This is specialized work in the operation of a police and fire communications system.

Jurisdictions - Yearly Rate

Mobile County - $41,469 - $66,295

City of Mobile - $44,735 - $71,516

City of Prichard - $27,276 - $42,312

City of Citronelle - $30,012 - $47,978

City of Bayou La Batre - $33,738 - $53,935

Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably one year's experience in the operation of a two-way radio, computer and/or telephone equipment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement Must possess a current Certification of Proficiency from the Mobile County Personnel Board certifying the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. Employees of the City of Mobile must, within one year of employment, successfully complete and be certified in the employing department's adopted telecommunications courses as follows: Police - APCO (Association of Public Communication Officers) and ACJIS (Alabama Criminal Justice Information System); Fire - APCO (Association of Public Communications Officers) and EMPDS (Emergency Medical Priority Dispatch System). Employees must maintain certifications of employing department.

For details, please see Class Specifications | Public Safety Dispatcher I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits include:

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs