911 Dispatcher

City of Hastings
1228 North Denver Avenue
Hastings, NE 68901

* Mark your calendar with the following dates*

November 19th – Applications Due
November 23rd & 24th – On-site Typing & Written Testing
December 1st OR December 2nd – Oral Board Interview
December 4th – Conditional Offers made

department

Emergency Operations Center

SUMMARY

Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at emergency response center. Receive reports from the public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. Relay information to appropriate response personnel. May maintain contact with caller until responders arrive.

qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of work experience involving public contact (either direct or via telephone) and keyboarding or data entry.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 40 wpm.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus, but not a requirement.

Special Qualifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in the operation of the National Crime Information Computer within twelve months of hire.
• Possession of Law Enforcement Training Center Telecommunicator Course Certificate within twelve months of hire.
• Maintain required minimum continuing education requirements.

See attached job description for more details.

HOURS

Full time, shift work
Shifts vary between 8 and 12 hours in length

APPLICATION PROCESS

Final date to receive applications: 5:00 pm CST, November 19, 2026

EOE/M/F/D/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify Participant
This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.