911 Call Taker Cadet- High School Seniors Only

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS; Kansas; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS is seeking 911 Call Taker Cadets to participate in training and learn entry-level skills. Cadets attend classes multiple times weekly and support dispatch operations while representing the department professionally.

Earn $15 per hour while completing training and earning school credits. This role is a pathway to a full-time 911 Call Taker position within the Kansas City Kansas Police Department.

Qualifications

• Senior (12th grade) at Wyandotte County high school in good standing academically and behaviorally.
• Typing 35 words per minute.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Attend required training classes and hands-on activities.
• Assist 911 Call Takers and Dispatch staff in civilian activities.
• Represent the KC Kansas Police Department professionally at the Dispatch Center and related events.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Customer service

Work ethic

Self-discipline

Communication skills

Education

Senior (12th grade) in Wyandotte County high school

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.911 Call Taker Cadets are responsible for attending all required training classes and actively engaging in all classroom and hands on activities. 911 Call Taker Cadets will receive training that will prepare them for work as a full-time 911 Call Taker for the Kansas City Kansas Police Department. All 911 Call Taker Cadets are a representative of the Kansas City Kansas Police Department just as any other employee. It is expected that Cadets will conduct themselves in a professional manner while at the Dispatch Center and also while in their personal time. Cadets may the opportunities to assist 911 Call Takers and Dispatch staff in civilian activities to include community engagement and recruitment events. This position will also provide an opportunity to learn entry level skills such as customer service, work ethic and self-discipline. Participants will earn $15 per hour plus school credits towards graduation. Classes will meet 3-4 times per week for around four hours a day.Minimum Qualifications:Senior (12th grade) at any Wyandotte County high school (Bishop Ward, Bonner Springs, Turner, Piper, USD 500 schools) in good standing academically and behaviorally.Type 35 words per minuteAble to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.For more details regarding this position please contact your school career counselor or Gina Nick at [e-mail] or 913-573-5671.$15 per hourThe Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS