Public Safety Dispatcher City of Ames

Veterans Classic Rock; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Police Department in Ames, Iowa is seeking a public safety dispatcher to join our 911 and emergency communications team. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Ames, IA, with responsibilities including rapid data entry, radio and telephone communications, and coordination of law enforcement units as needed.

The posted schedule requires preparedness for a multi-day testing process including a written exam on December 3, 2026, followed by simulation testing on December 7–8 for those

Job description

From the posting: Public safety dispatcher with the Ames Police Department in Iowa. Per the posting, the written exam is set for Dec 3, 2026, with simulation testing on Dec 7 and 8 for those who pass, and applications close Nov 30, 2026.

Location: Ames, Iowa

Schedule / appointment: Full-Time

• Closing date (per the posting): 11/30/2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time
• Job number 26-2202-03

Verified open on the agency’s official job posting (GovernmentJobs.com / NEOGOV) on Nov 4, 2026 (ET).