Location: Montgomery,AL, USA
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason thisposition exists is to perform the technical work needed to process calls foremergency and non-emergency assistance, and to dispatch fire and police respondersto those requests for services. The work responsibilities of this positioninclude answering emergency and administrative calls, providing pre-arrival andpost-dispatch instructions as warranted, and dispatching the most appropriateemergency response personnel using a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and aland mobile radio network. Employees in this positionwill learn to dispatch radio systems for fire and police. Public Safety CommunicationsDispatchers are direct reports to the Public Safety Communications Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicantsmust have a high school diploma or GED. Must have six (6) months ofexperience as a 9-1-1 dispatcher orcommunications operator with a public safety organization using a computer-aideddispatch system.NOTE: Qualifying education, training, andexperience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities toperform the job will be considered
Special Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18years of age, must be able to type at least 32 wpm, and must sign a willingnessstatement. As a condition of continuedemployment, you must pass a criminal background check (to include criminal anddriving history reviews) and a drug test.You must be willing to respond to the Emergency Communications Center tomeet community service expectations, during emergencies, disasters, and othersignificant events, adhering to directives from organizational leadership.The City of Montgomery's Emergency Communications Centeroperates around the clock, every day of the year. Successful candidates willneed to be available for shifts outside typical business hours, includingweekends and most holidays. However, employees are compensated accordingly fortheir flexibility and dedication.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill current vacancies and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacanciesare with theCity of Montgomery Emergency Communications Department.Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. Based on the number of vacancies, if there are enough qualified applications received, a selection procedure will beadministered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are not enough qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
This position is open only toCity of Montgomery Emergency Communications Departmentemployees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.