Emergency Dispatcher -E8 - Intelligence Operations​/Negaunee Regional Communication Center

Job Title

Dispatcher

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**** The dispatcher is an essential and crucial part of the law enforcement team. Dispatchers act in partnership with police officers working the road and supply critical information and crucial services for their day to day operation. Preliminary investigations, interpretations of complex computer printouts, coordinating the deployment of emergency personnel and equipment during any crisis situation and routine assignments. A working knowledge of interrogation techniques, CPR and Basic First Aid is required for this position.

This position will perform functions in a bias free manner.

Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. Experience Emergency Dispatcher 7 No specific type or amount of experience is required. Emergency Dispatcher E8 One year of experience equivalent to an Emergency Dispatcher
7. Special Requirements Licenses, and Certifications Positions at the Department of State Police may be required to possess CPR certification.

Positions at the Department of State Police may be required to possess CPR certification. Candidates without documented previous emergency dispatch experience applying for positions at the Department of State Police are required to pass the agency-administered examination that tests the applicants' computer and other dispatching-related skills. This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a criminal history background check and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

IMPORTANT:
You must attach a resume and cover letter to the attachment section within your application.

Please note:

Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume and cover letter to their application. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on the following screening criteria:

• Scoring on pre-employment basic aptitude test (if required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Emergency Dispatch Center operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of communication and computerized equipment required to operate an emergency communications system, including the MPSCS 800 MHz system
• Experience in communicating effectively with law enforcement personnel and external agencies
• Experience in public safety and emergency service operations
• Writing ability as demonstrated through resume and accompanying documentation
• Education and training relevant to the position

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If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

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Insurance Benefits:
The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available .gov/employee benefits

. Retirement Programs:
The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years.

More information is available at http:// . Vacation and Sick Leave:
Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year…