Emergency Dispatcher

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Mayetta (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay periods

Holiday pay

Birthday leave

Vacation & Sick leave accrual

Low-Cost Benefits Plans

Generous 401(k) matching

Job summary

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, KS is seeking a full-time Emergency Dispatcher to receive calls for emergency services, determine priority, and direct responders while maintaining officer safety checks. The role maintains NCIC and CAD databases and conducts CJIS operations for information inquiries and retrieval, with a flexible schedule on any shift.

Minimum requirements include HS Diploma/GED and completion of BLECO dispatch training, EMD, 1st aid CPR, NCIC certification, and a

Qualifications

• Zero to six months of dispatcher-related experience.
• Must meet all minimum requirements by closing date.
• Experience handling emergency calls and prioritizing responses.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls for emergency services and determine appropriate response.
• Direct calls to the correct personnel while maintaining officer safety.
• Relay critical safety information to officers.
• Maintain NCIC and CAD databases and perform CJIS operations for inquiries.

Skills

Dispatch experience

Flexible schedule

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLECO Dispatch Training

EMD Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

BIA BLECO course

NCIC Certification

90-day Probation Period

Tools

NCIC/CJIS systems

CAD database

Job description

Tier: 1

Department: Law Enforcement

Supervisor: Lead Dispatcher

Location: 16344 Q Road Mayetta, KS 66509

Pay Range: $20.47-$23.54

Offering rate will vary within the listed range above. *Supported by the Department budget & related experience/education*

Must be able to work a Flexible schedule on any shift (Law Enforcement is open 24/7 for emergency service)

• Preference in employment actions exercised in accordance with applicable law. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility for preference.
• Benefits for Full-Time: Weekly pay periods, Holiday pay, paid Birthday leave, Weekly accruals for Vacation & Sick leave, Administrative, Bereavement, and Educational Leave available, Low-Cost & Low-Deductible Benefits Plans & Generous 401(k) matching program.

Questions before applying? 785-966-3060

Role:

The role will receive calls for emergency services. The dispatcher will determine the appropriate response/priority and direct the call to the appropriate personnel or responder while maintaining officer safety checks. Relays officer safety information. This position maintains the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and CAD database with required information. Performs Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) operations for information inquiries and retrieval.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: Zero to six months of similar or related experience.

Education: HS Diploma/GED, must successfully complete the Dispatch training basic law enforcement communication officer (BLECO) course, EMD, 1st aid CPR, BIA BLECO course, NCIC certification and the full 90-day probationary period, beginning at hire date.