Emergency Communications Dispatcher (Public Safety)

County of San Juan

Ames (IA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Ames Police Department in Ames, Iowa is seeking a public safety dispatcher to join our 911 and emergency communications team. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Ames, IA, with responsibilities including rapid data entry, radio and telephone communications, and coordination of law enforcement units as needed.

The posted schedule requires preparedness for a multi-day testing process including a written exam on December 3, 2026, followed by simulation testing on December 7–8 for those

Job description

Ames Police Department in Ames, Iowa is seeking a public safety dispatcher to join our 911 and emergency communications team. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Ames, IA, with responsibilities including rapid data entry, radio and telephone communications, and coordination of law enforcement units as needed.

The posted schedule requires preparedness for a multi-day testing process including a written exam on December 3, 2026, followed by simulation testing on December 7–8 for those

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