dispatcher Watertown, SD
Job description
E-911 Dispatcher
Salary: Grade 120/Step 1 = $42,203.20/year
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Apply online at https://watertownsd.seamlessdocs.com/f/job_application
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Minimum of six (6) months of experience in dispatching or in a customer service position demonstrating extensive telephone or personal contact with the public.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience in emergency services dispatching.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Must pass department background and criminal history checks.
· Must pass state required physical and hearing tests.
· Must obtain state communications officer certification, CPR certification, first aid administration, emergency fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch within one (1) year of hire.
Human Resources Office, 23 2nd Street NE, PO Box 910, Watertown, SD 57201
Application forms and complete position descriptions are available at City Hall Finance Office or on line at http://www.watertownsd.us/Jobs.aspx . Applications must be received in the Human Resources office at City Hall no later than 5:00 P.M.CST, Thursday, September 15, 2022, to be considered for this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides critical assistance to the public by dispatching Police, Fire, or Emergency Medical Services; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Minimum of six (6) months of experience in dispatching or in a customer service position demonstrating extensive telephone or personal contact with the public.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience in emergency services dispatching.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Must pass department background and criminal history checks.
· Must pass state required physical and hearing tests.
· Must obtain state communications officer certification, CPR certification, first aid administration, emergency fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch within one (1) year of hire.
The City of Watertown’s Personnel Policy, including the City’s policy on Nepotism, can be obtained at the City Finance Office or on our website at www.watertownsd.us.
The City of Watertown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Human Resources Office
WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,203.20 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Watertown, SD 57201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- dispatching or customer service: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
