Records/ Communications Specialist (Dispatcher) 

The City of Centerville is now hiring a full-time Dispatcher (Records/Communications Specialist) to work in the   Communications Center of the Centerville Police Department. The Centerville Police Department is a Nationally Accredited law enforcement agency with a tradition of service excellence. If you meet the position qualifications described below and would like to work in the secure, fast-paced environment of the Centerville Police Department, apply today.

Position Responsibilities:

• Dispatches and processes 911 and non-emergency calls.
• Prepares and files records.
• Completes data entry and types reports.
• Operates equipment like LEADS computer terminal.
• Receives and Disseminates information to other agencies.
• Maintains required licenses and certifications.
• Work hours vary; must have flexibility to work a variety of shifts in a 24-hr/365-day operation, supporting the following shifts: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., 3 p.m.-11 p.m., and 11 p.m. – 7 a.m.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications are:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Course work and/or work experience as a Police/Fire/EMS dispatcher; or training and work experience which evidences a basic knowledge of emergency dispatching.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.
• Advanced critical thinking, computer and technical skills.

   

• LEADS Certification may be acquired during the probationary period.
• A notary may be acquired after employment.

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

LATERAL ENTRY CANDIDATES are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits: The pay range is $27.29 - $35.47 per hour (exact work schedule/hours TBD), plus an excellent benefits package as mentioned below.

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance                                           On-site Workout Facility
Long-Term Disability Insurance                                                   Merit Pay Increases
Paid Leave Program                                                                    Merit Longevity Pay Program
Family/Bereavement Leave                                                        Uniforms and Dry Cleaning
Tuition Reimbursement                                                                Retirement Plan (OPERS)

Application Process:

Select finalists must submit to a thorough pre-employment background investigation process, which will include a comprehensive criminal records check, credit check, pre-employment drug screen, and medical evaluation.  Additional information will be shared with applicants regarding each phase of the recruitment and selection process. Please direct any related inquiries to the Centerville Human Resources Department. 

The selection process may include the following successive steps:
• Timely Submission of an Employment Application
• Preliminary Interview 
• Supervisor's Interview
• Background Investigation 
• Polygraph Exam 
• Psychological Evaluation 
• Medical Evaluation and Drug Screening

To Apply: 
Submit an application for consideration. Click on Step-1 image below to complete the employment application. Then click on Step-2 image to complete the applicant information and upload the completed employment application and any related documents. The City's official employment application is required. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

Equal Opportunity Employer