Dispatcher I DOQ - Prairie Village Kansas

Company: City of Prairie Village
Location: Prairie Village, Kansas
Posted On: 04/26/2024

ANNUAL SALARY - DISPATCHER I $48,589 - $65,595
ANNUAL SALARY - DISPATCHER II $57,724 - $77,927 (Requires 8+ years relevant experience within City of Prairie Village employment.)

Exceptional Employment Package

HIRING BONUS OPPORTUNITY! $2,500 AFTER COMPLETION OF ONE YEAR AND $2,500 PAYABLE UPON COMPLETION OF TWO YEARS EMPLOYMENT.

Employee Benefits offered by the City of Prairie Village:

• Increased starting salary based on relevant experience and education
• State KPERS retirement system
• Educational Reimbursement - 50% of tuition annually
• Eligible to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for Public Service
• Supplemental Retirement options with City Match Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Unused sick leave incentive program
• Time in Service Awards at each 3 years of employment
• Paid Parental Leave for 8 weeks, Paid Military Leave
• Individual health, dental and vision plans paid in FULL by City
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance paid in FULL by City
• All equipment provided by City
• 24 hour access to City fitness facility Nature of Work:
  
  Responsible for assisting police officers in effectively protecting lives and property of Prairie Village and Mission Hills residents. As such, provides a communication link between public, other agencies and police. Work involves performing duties with high degree of independence and proper judgment.
  
  Responsibilities and Primary Duties/Functions:
  • Receive all incoming police and 911 telephone calls; dispatch emergency services to location; provide radio services as required.
  • Record data in CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system.
  • Complete various computer checks requested by officers and relay response information to requesting officer.
  • Maintain appropriate records and logs.
  • Enter, modify and remove warrants and wants in law enforcement computer system.
  • Monitor station alarms.
  • Utilize and maintain recording equipment. Minimum Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Some computer experience.
    • One year of emergency radio dispatch preferred.
    • No felony convictions. Felony arrests and misdemeanor convictions will be subject to review if involving drug/alcohol violations, assault/battery violations, or any crime involving moral turpitude violations.
    • Successful completion of the Communications Training Officer Program, demonstrating a degree of proficiency compatible with standards set for position. More...

          

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