Public Safety Dispatcher

Wycokck; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 26,605 - 37,893; Full time

Job summary

Wycokck in Kansas City is hiring a Public Safety Dispatcher. This full-time position involves receiving complaints, dispatching safety units, and maintaining records. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent communication skills, and be able to work under stressful conditions. The role requires a typing speed of 35 words per minute and the ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. The salary is $23.41 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication, listening, and voice skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful conditions.
• Must submit to CVSA, Psychological Evaluation, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Receives complaints and requests for services of public safety units.
• Dispatches public safety units to respond to calls.
• Maintains records on each unit in the assigned division.
• Enters dispatch call data onto computer cards.
• Operates teletype machine, radio, telephone, and computer networks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Listening skills

Typing speed of 35 words per minute

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatcher page is loaded## Public Safety Dispatcherlocations: Public Safety Communications Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30 Days Agojob requisition id: JR24-00422*As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.*****JOB DESCRIPTION:****Receives citizen’s complaints and requests for services of public safety units. Dispatches public safety units to respond to calls and maintains records on each unit in the assigned division. Provides all pertinent information regarding the complaint or request to all units responding. Enters data concerning dispatch calls onto computer cards. Operates teletype machine, complex radio, telephone, and computer networks. Mandatory overtime required on an as needed basis.****QUALIFICATIONS:****High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (G.E.D) or, any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job such as those listed above. Must have excellent communication, listening, and voice skills and be able to effectively deal with stressful conditions. Must be able to type 35 words per minute. Successful candidate will be required to submit to CVSA (Polygraph test), Psychological Evaluation, Clinical Assessment Interview and background check. Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.******Salary Range:******$23.41 per hour*The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.***If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].**Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS