Police Dispatcher

Police Dispatcher

Public Safety Bureau - Police Division

40 hours per week / 2080 annual hours

Salary: $29.04 to $36.14 per hour

Starting rates are determined by the City based on qualifications and experience. Candidates with prior experience as an emergency dispatcher may be eligible for a rate higher than the starting rate.

Summary: This hourly position is responsible for serving as a primary point of contact for citizens requiring police and/or other City services and providing Deputy Clerk of Court services. For a detailed job description, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./AgOrN

Requirements: At least a high school diploma or equivalent; LEADS certification (or must obtain after hire); six (6) months to one (1) year of relevant experience; or any combination of education, training and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job.

As this position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement, rates are determined during negotiations and are available for review at /Gdcl7

• Other pay opportunities include: training incentives (up to $1.56/hour over two years), shift differentials ($0.50/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts, $0.50/hour for weekends) and clothing allowance of $625 per year.
• This full-time position is eligible for all regular full-time benefits, including paid leave, medical, dental, vision and City-sponsored life insurance, retirement, 11 paid holidays and more.

The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category:
Full-Time
Status:
Open
Posted:
July 27, 2026
Closing:
August 17, 2026 4:30 PM

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