What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 dispatcher position at Mediabistro?
Salary : $24.04 Hourly
$24.04 Hourly
Location :
Co-Located Emergency Communications Center : 7010 N Holmes Street Gladstone, MO
Job Type : Full-Time
Full-Time
Job Number : 2024-00029
2024-00029
Department : Police
Police
Division :
Communications & Dispatch
Opening Date : 05 / 09 / 2024
05 / 09 / 2024
Description
911 DISPATCHER / COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER . As a non-commissioned 911 Dispatcher / Communications Officer, you are the critical connection working directly with citizens and first responders during both emergency and non-emergency circumstances.
911 Dispatchers / Communications Officers are part of the Police Department's communications center which is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Communications Officers work from the new, Co-located Emergency Dispatch Center located at 7010 N Holmes Street in Gladstone, MO.
This new state-of-the-art facility was built to house 911 operators for Gladstone, Liberty and Clay County Sheriff's Office.
Experienced applicants' annual pay rate will be commensurate with experience. Entry level salary (with no related experience) is $50,000 / year.Essential Functions
This position makes a difference in our community by the following (for a full list of essential functions, please refer to the job description) :
Work various shifts, to include weekends, holidays and overtimeOperate a variety of phone, radio, and telecommunications equipmentReceive emergency calls, transmit information, and coordinate responding units and agenciesUse the proper codes, techniques, and procedures in dispatching first respondersAccess computer terminals to obtain, transmit, and record informationDispatch, track, maintain and respond to first responder activitiesRead and interpret maps and understand geographic features and street locationsSpeak clearly in a calm, controlled, and competent manner for emergency communicationsListen and follow oral and written directions quickly and accuratelyWork independently as well as with a team, and develop and maintain working relationshipsMulti-task, use sound judgment, and work professionally under pressure with first responders and the publicKnowledge / Skills / Abilities
To be considered for this position you will need to have a high school diploma or equivalent.No experience is necessary and full training will be provided to successful candidates.
Previous public safety dispatch, college, military, or other applicable training or experience in public / customer service, radio or telephone communications, criminal justice, Fire / EMT, or emergency management, may be beneficial.
Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply and depending on qualifications may not be required to complete the initial written examination.
In return for outstanding performance, the City of Liberty will provide you a compensation package unmatched in the public sector metro area.
An example of compensation offered to full-time employees is :
Generous health plans to choose from, including :
ZERO cost medical plan for employee and eligible family members and up to $2,400 in FREE HSA funds or$3,492 yearly stipend if you choose medical coverage through another household memberFREE dental insurance for employeesVision insurance for as little as $1 / month
FREE employee life insurance with other life and ancillary benefit plans with low costs and high return on investments.FREE individual or 70% discounted family membership to the Community Center (up to a $725 total value)Membership into defined pension plan with earlier than average age retirement options & 0% employee contribution
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11 paid holidays every year plus generous vacation and sick accrual ratesIncentive based wellness program earn even more vacation hours!Flexible environment where our families come firstTeam and employee engagement through newsletters, competitions and lunchesFor more information, please visit our
This position will be on our night shift (7pm-7am). Are you willing to work nights, weekends and holidays, as scheduled?
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Do you have a High School diploma, GED or equivalent?
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Last updated : 2024-05-17
Salary : $50,000
