Emergency Communications Operator (Dispatcher Trainee)

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

A high school diploma or GED.

NOTE: Qualifying education training andexperience that provide the requisite knowledge skills and abilities toperform the job will be considered.

Employeeshired as Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee must complete twomandatory training phases as a condition of employment. Phase I focuses on callprocessing and E911 callhandling procedures. Phase II provides dispatchtraining on either the Police or Fire radio. Successful completion of bothphases is required and this requirement extends beyond the sixmonthprobationary period. Failure to complete both phases may result inreclassification or termination.

Applicantmust be at least 18 years of age must be able to type at least 32 wpm andmust sign a willingness statement. As acondition of continued employment you must pass a criminal background check(to include criminal and driving history reviews) and a drug test. You must be willing to respond to theEmergency Communications Center to meet community service expectations duringemergencies disasters and other significant events adhering to directivesfrom organizational leadership.

The City ofMontgomerys Emergency Communications Center operates around the clock everyday of the year. Successful candidates will need to be available for shiftsoutside typical business hours including weekends and most holidays. Howeveremployees are compensated accordingly for their flexibility and dedication.

Complete an online application by visitingMontgomery Personnel Boards Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS:Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health dental and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in theRetirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)retirement program.

DRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair finger nails and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:Discrimination against any person in recruitment examination appointment training promotion retention discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race national origin or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age sex or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age sex or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

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I9:Prior to your employment you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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