Police, Fire, & EMS Dispatcher [Lateral Transfer Only]

City of Macedonia; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 33,847 - 42,113; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitalization insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

A municipal authority in Ohio is seeking applicants for an emergency dispatcher position, responsible for operating radio and handling 911 and non-emergency calls. The ideal candidates must have previous experience or be currently employed as a Classified Civil Service Dispatcher with certifications in LEADS and EMD. The role demands flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, and offers a salary range of $24.57 to $30.57 per hour depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current or previous full-time Classified Civil Service Dispatcher experience.
• Current LEADS and EMD certifications.
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate radio and handle emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Perform computer data entry for dispatch.
• Complete psychological, physical, and polygraph tests.

Skills

Emergency call handling

Computer data entry

Shift work adaptability

Certification in LEADS

Certification in EMD

Job description

Applications Available

In person at Macedonia City Center - Police Dispatch (24 hours/day, 7 days/week), located at 9691 Valley View Road, Macedonia, Ohio 44056.

Open Period for Accepting Applications

Completed applications (found HERE) accepted via e-mail, U.S. mail, or hand‑delivery until position(s) are filled, or the City closes the application period. E‑mail applications to [e-mail].

Duties

Operating radio, answering and transmitting emergency (911) and non‑emergency calls for Macedonia and several other communities for police, fire and rescue calls and computer data entry (CAD). Applicants must be willing to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Shift differential per hour: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. = $1.00; 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. = $1.50.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: Subject to collective bargaining agreement, currently $24.57–$30.57/hour depending on prior comparable police & fire dispatch experience. Other benefits: hospitalization, dental & vision insurance, prescription coverage, paid vacation time, 15 sick days per year, 13 holidays per year, uniform allowance, and multi‑jurisdictional bonus. Accrued time may be transferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be currently or within the past 12 months employed as a full‑time Classified Civil Service Police, Fire & EMS Dispatcher. Applicants must hold current LEADS and EMD certifications. Experience with T.A.C. Cad system preferred but not required. Eligible candidate(s) are required to take psychological, physical and polygraph tests. Other tests include drug screening (periodic drug screening during employment required), background check and personal interview with the appointing authority.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicant required to be a non‑smoker and remain a non‑smoker for the duration of employment.

By order of the Macedonia Civil Service Commission / Equal Opportunity Employer.