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The City of Midwest City is seeking a Communications Specialist I – Dispatcher – 911 Operator in the Emergency Communications Department. The role involves receiving, analyzing, and dispatching messages to radio-equipped units across Police, Fire, and Ambulance services, and monitoring alarms.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with prior experience operating a two-way radio and computer terminal; OLETS certification preferred.
Listing Title:
Communication Specialist I - Dispatcher - 911 Operator
Listing 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. Click "Apply now" to apply online or via kiosk in person at the City of Midwest City, HR Dept., 100 N. Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK. Apps accepted until filled. EOE.