Public Safety Dispatcher

Job Title

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, KS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

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