Emergency Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Birthday leave

Vacation & Sick leave accrual

401(k) matching

Job summary

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is seeking a dispatcher to handle emergency calls and coordinate rapid, safe responses. The role requires maintaining NCIC and CAD data, relaying critical information to officers, and ensuring officer safety throughout the incident lifecycle.

Applicants must complete BLECO and dispatch training, plus EMD, First Aid/CPR, and NCIC certification by the 90-day probation period. Flexible shift availability is required to cover 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Complete BLECO dispatch training and NCIC certification.
• EMD, First Aid/CPR, and NCIC certification by 90-day probation period.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency calls and determine priority.
• Relay critical information to officers and responders.
• Maintain NCIC and CAD data with required information.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Effective communication

Shift flexibility

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BLECO dispatch training

EMD certification

First Aid/CPR

NCIC certification

Tools

NCIC database

CAD system

Job description

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.

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.

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.