Location: Bowie,MD, USA
**NEW SEPT 2024: All dispatch center new hires can enjoy a higher starting salary, as well as a $6,000 hiring bonus! $3,000 paid upon the first day, with the remaining $3,000 paid upon successful completion of 1-yr probation** This position requires full-performance technician work responsible for public safety communications in an emergency communications center. Incumbents are required to use radio, call taking, and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems along with other computer equipment to evaluate citizen requests for public safety service, dispatch appropriate emergency resources within assigned area and class capabilities, and track events to identified conclusion. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED; • Two (2) years of responsible work experience as a Public Safety Emergency Dispatcher. OR • One (1) year experience as a Public Safety Emergency Dispatcher I plus one (1) year experience in an emergency medical services environment responding to highly stressed callers in need of public safety services, and have attained and maintained all related certifications, training, and program experience stipulated by agency. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Maryland State National Crime Information Center (NCIC) CN2 training course; • Certified American Heart Association (AHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS) course for Health Care Providers; • Completed the Practical and Academic Public Safety Dispatcher I/II training program. *COVID-19 vaccination is strongly preferred* RATE: $28.22 per hour ($58,689.40 annually), depending on qualifications APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled All applicants must click Apply for this Job to submit an application. The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol testing employer. THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE.