Performs beginning-level communications work in dispatching calls for police or fire service. Training is continued in this class in the various aspects of communications work to include receiving complaint calls from the public and responding to requests for police, fire or wrecker services. Under general supervision, employees must exercise some initiative and independent judgment in determining how to respond to requests for service. An important aspect of work in this class is the ability to respond to emergencies in a controlled, expeditious manner.
Positions require that employees work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possession of some typing or keyboard skills. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment medical examinations. Applicants must telephone to schedule an appointment for testing. This office reserves the right not to consider those applications that have incomplete information, that are received after the closing date or without necessary transcripts, licenses or other required documents.