Dispatcher

Dispatcher

The City of Warren is accepting applications for the position of Dispatcher.  This position receives and transmits messages over a radio communication system.  Receives complaints and relays information or instruction from and to remote units.  Receives incoming telephone calls and makes independent judgment relative to the kind of action necessary.  Receives, types and sends L.E.I.N. messages and broadcasts to appropriate units.  Enters information into Computer Aided Dispatch consoles.  This position may work the day or midnight shift, 7 days a week; days off based on seniority.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Original diploma or official, sealed transcripts required at time of application.
• Age 18 years or older by closing date of application
• Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Michigan.
  • Copy of driver’s license required with application
• No felony convictions
• S Citizen
• Written examination: Will take place at the time of application or by the deadline of June 7, 2024. The exam is taken in the Human Resources Office and will take about 2 hours to complete. The exam is mandatory must be completed with a passing score of 70 % or higher
• At time of application, you will select your interview date and time for the week of June 10, 2024. This must be passed at a 70% or higher.
• Applicants must also pass an extensive background investigation, physical exam, psychological exam and drug screening.
• Preference points will be awarded as follows for a maximum of two (2):
  • 1 point Honorably discharged Veteran, verified by a DD214
    • Original DD214 must be presented with application
  • 1 point Bachelor’s Degree or higher education
• Original diploma or official transcripts required at time of application.

Pay rate:  $53,728/year - $64,629/year (after 3 years)*

* Contractual increase of 2 ½% on July 1, 2024 and January 1, 2025

**Lateral transfer pay is offered if qualified.

Excellent benefit package includes health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Apply:    Warren City Hall-Human Resources #410

One City Square, Warren, MI 48093

Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON

EXAM MUST BE TAKEN BY DEADLINE

Deadline:  June 7, 2024 by 3:00 p.m.

To print the forms required for application, print:

• Application
• Full-time Release Info. Agreement form
• EEO form
• Drug Testing Policy and Procedure Statement
• Drug Free Workplace Policy

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