Emergency Dispatcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Birthday leave

Vacation & Sick leave

Job summary

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is seeking a Dispatcher in Mayetta, KS, to handle emergency calls and determine immediate responses. The role requires maintaining NCIC/CAD data, supporting CJIS operations, and coordinating with responders while ensuring officer safety.

Minimum qualifications include a HS Diploma or GED, BLECO training, EMD, CPR/First Aid, NCIC certification, and a 90-day probation after hire. Flexible scheduling is required due to 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Complete Dispatch training BLECO course.
• EMD certification.
• First aid/CPR.
• NCIC certification upon hire.
• Full 90-day probation period.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls for emergency services.
• Determine appropriate response and priority.
• Direct calls to the proper personnel or responder.
• Relay officer safety information.
• Maintain NCIC and CAD databases; perform CJIS operations.

Skills

Zero to six months experience

Education

HS Diploma/GED

BLECO training

EMD

1st aid CPR

NCIC certification

90-day probation

Tools

CJIS operations

NCIC/CAD databases

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)

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.

• 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.