Dispatcher - Park Rangers

This position works out of the Emergency Operations Center in Ballwin and is responsible for providing dispatch and visitor services information regarding all County parks. This position requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts are Sunday to Thursday, 4:00pm to 12:00am. 

The starting salary range is between $16.39 -$19.66 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations.  Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits  

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Essential Function Examples

Perform assigned duties during mandatory snow shift.

Training in the operation of a two way radio or paging system and six months of experience in two way radio dispatching, preferably including experience with police/emergency dispatching and REJIS, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a service user by Regional Justice Information Service (REJIS) will be  required for this position.  Additionally, the successful candidate will have to obtain and maintain security clearance administered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Justice Information System.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:  A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.    The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.  The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade.  A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.  After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.  Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.    All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.  The cost of screening will be covered by the County.    

HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.   

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor 

Clayton, MO 63105  

(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer  

Fax:  (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

Salary : $34,091 - $49,442