Public Safety Dispatcher

This is specialized work in the operation of a police and fire communications system.

• Mobile County: $41,469 - $66,295
• City of Mobile: $44,735 - $71,516
• City of Prichard: $27,276 - $42,312
• City of Citronelle: $30,012 - $47,978
• City of Bayou La Batre: $33,738 - $53,935

Applicants must pass an examination in order to qualify for this position. Details regarding the examination will be emailed to candidates who meet the requirements set out below.

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and preferably one year's experience in the operation of a two-way radio, computer and/or telephone equipment; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Must possess a current Certification of Proficiency from the Mobile County Personnel Board certifying the ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. Employees of the City of Mobile must, within one year of employment, successfully complete and be certified in the employing department's adopted telecommunications courses as follows:
Police - APCO and ACJIS;
Fire - APCO and EMPDS. Employees must maintain certifications of employing department.

Class Specifications | Public Safety Dispatcher I | Class Spec Details ()

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.