Emergency Dispatch Operator - 24/7 Part-Time

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn Career Opportunities is seeking a part-time dispatcher for the Dearborn Administrative Center. This role involves operating modern communications equipment and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls while maintaining professionalism during stressful situations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with at least one year of experience in a 911 dispatch center. Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification is preferred. Salary starts at $30.00 per hour with a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum one-year experience dispatching in a municipal, county, or state operated 911 dispatch center.
• Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate two-way radio and telephone equipment for communications.
• Evaluate and dispatch police, fire, and emergency medical services.
• Maintain professionalism during high volume work periods.

Skills

Ability to operate two-way radio

Verbal communication in English

Ability to operate a microcomputer

Ability to prioritize multiple demands

Knowledge of Arabic language

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

The City of Dearborn Career Opportunities is seeking a part-time dispatcher for the Dearborn Administrative Center. This role involves operating modern communications equipment and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls while maintaining professionalism during stressful situations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with at least one year of experience in a 911 dispatch center. Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification is preferred. Salary starts at $30.00 per hour with a maximum of 28 hours per week.