911 Dispatcher

Callaway County Joint Communications is accepting applications for a full-time 911 Dispatcher position.

Applicants must pass a background screen and pre-employment drug test and must have a high school education or equivalent.

The starting salary is $38,000 annually ($18.27 per hour) + full benefit package (including free health insurance, two retirement programs, paid sick/vacation/holiday pay, life insurance, etc.). After a successful training period, employees may receive up to a $2,000 annual salary increase, at the discretion of the 911 Director.

Job Duties:

• Receives and processes 911 calls, including both emergency and non-emergency calls for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Determines the appropriate call types and course of action based on the nature of the calls.
• Receives incident reports, including emergency calls through 911, and simultaneously enter information into the computer-aided dispatch system.
• Operates public safety dispatching equipment for multiple jurisdictions and agencies.

This is an entry level position. Paid training is provided.

IF YOU CLICK TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE EMAILED AN APPLICATION. YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Callaway County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person