What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Officer/Dispatcher position at Cowley County?
Cowley County Emergency Communications is currently recruiting full time 9-1-1 Communications Officers / Dispatchers.
This position performs Emergency 9-1-1 and administrative non-emergency dispatching to public safety units in the field and reports of routine and emergency events to countywide law enforcement, emergency medical, and fire services.
We can hire applicants as young as 18 years old, provide paid training and give you experience you can use in a public safety career. Our shift scheduling gives you a three-day weekend every other week. We provide casual uniforms once training has been completed.
Applicants must meet the following criteria: Shall be at least 18 years of age, possess a High School diploma or acceptable equivalent, no criminal record and be of good moral character.
The successful applicant must pass a hearing test, drug test and a background check. Once hired, the employee must live within 45 minutes of the Cowley County Courthouse.
Applications may be picked up in the County Administrator’s office or you can apply on-line at www.cowleycountyks.gov/employment. Please e-mail applications or questions to employment @cowleycounty.org or contact the County Administration Office, 311 E. 9th Winfield, Kansas 67156. Position is open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed as received and positions may be filled and closed without notice.
Cowley County is an Equal opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.19 - $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25