What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER (LATERAL) position at City of Bullhead, AZ?
Salary : $24.73 - $34.24 Hourly
Location : Bullhead City, AZ
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2024-00284
Department : Public Safety
Division : Emergency Services
Opening Date : 08 / 02 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
STATEMENT OF THE JOB
Receives and dispatches routine and emergency radio and telephone communications. Dispatches law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel and equipment. Maintains field communications during incidents.
NOTE : Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the following tests :
- Typing (Required minimum typing speed of 45 WPM)
- Reading
- Comprehension / communications test
- Oral exam
- Polygraph
- Psychological exam
- Hearing examination
- Drug screen
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : No felony convictions. The employee will be required to work flexible shifts that include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE / LICENSING & TRAINING
EDUCATION & EXPERIEN CE :
High school diploma or GED, and any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform essential functions of the position.
LCENSING & TRAINING :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION S :
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Systems.
KNOWLEDGE O F :
SKILL IN :
ABILITY TO :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMAND S :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must have the agility to occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must meet specific hearing abilities including the ability to hold conversation with others by telephone, in person, and over radio equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet.
Sworn Police Officers participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Contribution rates are determined by State Legislature
The following supplemental questions will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and will determine your eligibility for further consideration. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information, or answering a question with "See resume / application" will result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
A High School Diploma or GED are required for this position. Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Please select the license you currently possess.
This position requires a typing speed of 45 WPM. Are you able to type 45 WPM?
This position requires shift work (Working day shifts and night (graveyard) shifts). If chosen, are you capable of working these types of shifts?
Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends and / or holidays?
Have you used marijuana for any purpose within the last 2 years?
Have you sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana for sale?
Have you been convicted of a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?
Have you illegally used dangerous drugs or narcotics for any purpose within the past seven (7) years?
I understand that all communication regarding this position will be sent via email and that it is my responsibility to monitor my email. Human Resources will not be responsible for unread emails.
Required Question
Salary : $25 - $34
