What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Communications Specialist position at CITY OF PELLA?
This full-time position provides public safety dispatch services for emergency and non-emergency calls. Responsibilities include interacting with a variety of callers to obtain necessary details which will allow the Communications Specialist to determine the nature of the emergency, its priority, and dispatch the appropriate first responders. The Pella Police Department’s Communications Center is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This role will have the opportunity to work a variable shift which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. All necessary certifications for this position will be obtained after the hire date and facilitated by the department.
Pre-employment drug testing required. Residency within 30 roadway miles of the worksite established no more than 60 days after hire date.
Applications must be submitted by May 1st at noon.
Police Communications Specialist full job description (PDF)
