Communications (Dispatch) Officer

Job Title

Job Description

Benefits

• Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency phone calls; transfers calls to special units within the department as appropriate
• Dispatches calls for service to the appropriate police, fire, animal control, and emergency medical agencies or units
• Dispatches after-hours public works calls
• Completes records checks upon the request of police officers and fire marshal including driver's license and criminal histories
• Enters and updates NCIC files
• Monitors video surveillance
• Acts as jailer providing supervision, meals, and hourly cell check of prisoners
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Oklahoma drivers' license
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check
• Must be skilled in the use of computers and various software programs as well as multi-line telephone systems
• Ability to read, write, spell, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent
• Ability to make critical decisions and judgments with the speed and accuracy required of the position
• Ability to have the high degree of multi-tasking required of the position
• Ability to work different shifts, i.e., shift work, to include weekends and holidays as needed to maintain a 24 hours per day, 365 days per year operation

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The work is typically performed in the Public Safety Communications Center. The employee may be exposed to loud noise.

Starting Salary is $20.00 while in training and $20.50 after successful completion of:

• Oklahoma Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (O.L.E.T.S.) Certification;
• Communications Training Program;
• Emergency Medical Dispatch certification.

The City of Bixby provides an excellent benefit package for our employees Heath, Dental and Life Insurance coverage.

The City of Bixby pays 100% of an employee's Health and Dental Insurance coverage.

An employee will pay $129.00 per month to add dependents to their Health and Dental coverage. The City of Bixby pays the balance of those premiums.

The City of Bixby provides $20,000.00 in life insurance for the employee. The employee may purchase additional coverage for himself and/or family member(s).

The City of Bixby also offers Vision, AFLAC and Flexible Spending Accounts at the employee's expense.

Retirement is through OPERS (Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System), the employee contributes 3.5% bi-weekly and the City contributes 16.5%

The City offers various training classes and seminars at no cost to the employee.

College reimbursement up to 50% of tuition costs with and annual limit up to $1,500. (The course of study has to be related to your job).

The City offers 13 paid Holidays.

After 6 months of full-time employment, employee will receive 5 days of vacation (1 wk.)

Upon completion of 1 year of full-time employment, employee will receive an additional 5 days of vacation (1 wk.)

7-12 years of full-time employment, employee will receive 15 days of vacation (3 wks.)

13-14 years of full-time employment, employee will receive 20 days of vacation (4 wks.)

15-20 years of full-time employment, employee will receive 25 days of vacation (5 wks.)

20+ years of full-time employment, employee will receive 30 days of vacation (6 wks.)

After 30 days of full-time employment, employees accrue 1 day (8 hrs.) sick leave per month.