Dispatcher, Government

Summary

As a Dispatcher, you will be a key team player within the City of Novi's Public Safety team. You will be required to perform extensive phone work along with dispatching police, fire, and EMS personnel. This is not an entry‑level position for police or fire candidates. The position is a 12‑hour shift, 84‑hour bi‑weekly schedule.

• Operating police and fire radios; receiving requests for police and fire services or information by telephone; determining appropriate resources necessary, transferring calls to other law enforcement agencies, ambulance service, or other appropriate party, providing routine police information, or taking other appropriate action.
• Warrant entry and filing; typing and data entry dealing with a variety of police/fire records and reports. Performing other miscellaneous duties as required.
• Monitoring prisoners in lockup using building security camera system as well as audio contact.

You hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. You have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

$57,251 per year with a comprehensive fringe benefit package.

• Generous combined time off program
• Robust Employee Wellness & Engagement program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Cafeteria Health Insurance Plan
• Dental insurance provided by the City of Novi
• Life insurance provided by the City of Novi
• 401(a) retirement plan & retiree health savings account with employer contribution
• Optional Roth IRA & 457 retirement plans
• Various personal and professional growth training resources
• Tuition reimbursement program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Apply promptly with a completed City of Novi application, cover letter, and resume by completing an application online. EOE. Open until filled.