Emergency Communications Dispatcher

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. \r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations** \r\n

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this\r\nposition exists is to perform the technical work needed to process calls for\r\nemergency and non-emergency assistance, and to dispatch fire and police responders\r\nto those requests for services. The work responsibilities of this position\r\ninclude answering emergency and administrative calls, providing pre-arrival and\r\npost-dispatch instructions as warranted, and dispatching the most appropriate\r\nemergency response personnel using a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system and a\r\nland mobile radio network. Employees in this position\r\nwill learn to dispatch radio systems for fire and police. Emergency Communications\r\nDispatchers are direct reports to the Emergency Communications Supervisor.\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

\r\n\r\nA high\r\nschool diploma or GED, and two (2) years of medical, fire, or police dispatch experience, or one (1) year of experience working as a communications\r\noperator with a public safety organization using a computer-aided\r\ndispatch system (CAD) is a must.�\r\nNOTE:� Qualifying education, training, and\r\nexperience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to\r\nperform the job will be considered.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Special Requirements

Applicant must be at least 18\r\nyears of age, must be able to type at least 32 wpm, and must sign a willingness\r\nstatement.� As a condition of continued\r\nemployment, you must pass a criminal background check (to include criminal and\r\ndriving history reviews) and a drug test.\r\nYou must be willing to respond to the Emergency Communications Center to\r\nmeet community service expectations, during emergencies, disasters, and other\r\nsignificant events, adhering to directives from organizational leadership\r\nThe City of Montgomery's Emergency Communications Center\r\noperates around the clock, every day of the year. Successful candidates will\r\nneed to be available for shifts outside typical business hours, including\r\nweekends and most holidays. However, employees are compensated accordingly for\r\ntheir flexibility and dedication.\r\n

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 vacancies�are with the�City 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 be�administered 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.�\r\nComplete an online application by visiting�Montgomery Personnel Board'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.\r\n**To apply for this position, please click the following link**\r\n\r\n\r\nNew Personnel Online Employment Center\r\n

Additional Information

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is only open to current City of Emergency Communications Department employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n