Communication Specialist I - Dispatcher - 911 Operator - Midwest City

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 33,453 - 35,422; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• HS grad or equiv. req. w/prev. exp. in operation of a two-way radio and a computer terminal with OLETS cert. pref.
• Must pass data entry test (min. 5500 keystrokes/hr) and in-depth background check, polygraph, drug screen and hearing test.
• Safety/security sensitive position; subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Receives, analyzes, and dispatches messages to radio-equipped units of Police, Fire & Ambulance depts.
• Monitors burglar and fire alarms.

Skills

Two-way radio operation

Data entry

OLETS certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Communication Specialist I - Dispatcher - 911 Operator- Midwest City

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.