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911 Dispatcher

Job in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, 66652, USA
Listing for: KSAL Morning News Extra
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Customer Service/HelpDesk
    Bilingual, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45247 - 47528 USD Yearly USD 45247.00 47528.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Category:
Law Enforcement

Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.

FT/PT:
Full-Time

Company:
City of Salina

911 Dispatcher
City of Salina, Kansas
Police Department

The 911 Dispatcher serves as an essential link in providing rapid communication & assistance to emergency teams. This role demands collaborative skills, meticulous attention to detail, & decisive judgment. Key qualifications include having a high school diploma & completing necessary training programs. This role is a critical connection to deliver vital services to our community.

Career Advancement: Lead Dispatcher, Communications Supervisor

On-the-Job Training: Training for the 911 Dispatcher position is conducted by seasoned professionals, offering a thorough introduction to emergency communication protocols. New employees benefit from hands-on experience, learning advanced communication techniques & problem-solving strategies essential in high-pressure scenarios. The training emphasizes real-time decision-making & adaptability, ensuring staff are well-equipped for immediate & future challenges. This commitment to continuous development encourages employees to cultivate new abilities & envision a lasting career within the organization.

Duties:

  • Responsible for dispatching all police, sheriff, fire, & ambulance operations in the city & county.
  • Monitors radio transmissions & provides necessary support through use of a fixed two-way communications system; monitors a computerized emergency system & dispatches appropriate response.
  • Receives emergency & non-emergency telephone calls for service & dispatches necessary emergency/service response using a two-way communications system.
  • Operates a nationwide computerized database providing inquiry support for authorized requestors; enters a variety of data into a computerized database for the purposes of permanent storage & retrieval.
  • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

    Experience: Requires successful completion of in-service training program in communications related curriculum within six (6) months from start date of employment.

    Requirements:

  • Must be nineteen (19) years of age or older at start date of employment.
  • Must live within 40 minutes response time.
  • Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

    Selection Process: Must pass selection process that includes assessment interviews, psychological evaluation, computer voice stress analyzer examination, & thorough background checks.

    Hours:

  • Twelve (12) hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Every other weekend off.
  • Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

    • $/hr.
    • $45,247- 47,528/yr.
    • Additional differential of $1.50/hour for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.
    • Additional compensation for associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees.
    • Additional compensation for bilingual Spanish-speaking employees.

    Paid Time Off:

    • 48 hours of vacation available upon hire, additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
    • 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

    Examination: Mandatory completion of computerized Dispatcher examination.

    Contact:
    City of Salina
    Human Resources Department

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