Communication Specialist I - Dispatcher - 911 Operator

Gulfshoresal; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is seeking a Communication Specialist I in the Emergency Communications Department. The incumbent receives, analyzes, and dispatches messages to radio-equipped units of Police, Fire and Ambulance, and monitors alarms.

HS graduate or equivalent with prior experience operating a two-way radio and a computer terminal; OLETS certification preferred. Must pass a data entry test (min. 5500 keystrokes/hr) and pass background checks. Starting salary is $24.2841-$25.7130/hr.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with prior two-way radio operation experience.
• Experience operating a computer terminal with OLETS certification preferred.
• Must pass data entry test (min. 5500 keystrokes/hr) and undergo background checks.

Responsibilities

• Receives, analyzes, and dispatches messages to radio-equipped units of Police, Fire & Ambulance departments.
• Monitors burglar and fire alarms and coordinates responses as needed.

Skills

Data entry keystrokes

Two-way radio operation

Computer terminal operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

OLETS certification

Job description

Applications for this position CAN be submitted online. You MUST submit a completed City of Midwest City employment application to be considered. Individual resumes without a completed City employment application WILL NOT be accepted.

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for a Communication Specialist I in the Emergency Communications Department. The incumbent receives, analyzes, & dispatches messages to radio-equipped units of Police, Fire & Ambulance depts. & monitors burglar & fire alarms.HS grad. or equiv. req. w/prev. exp. in operation of a two-way radio, & computer terminal with OLETS cert. pref. Must pass data entry test (min. of 5500 keystrokes/hr) & in-depth background check, polygraph, drug screen & hearing test. This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening. Starting Salary $24.2841-$25.7130/hr. HR Dept., 100 N. Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK. Apps accepted until filled. EOE.