Top 12 Emergency dispatcher Jobs in Independence, Mo

PD Dispatch- Call Taker/Dispatch
City of Independence Missouri —Independence, MO
- $22.23 - $28.84 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
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Communications Specialist
The University of Kansas Medical Center —Kansas City, MO
- $22.88 - $33.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Communications Dispatcher
City of Raymore —Raymore, MO
- $26.14 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Campus Police Dispatcher
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Police Dispatcher
The City of Overland Park —Overland Park, KS
- $26.04 - $34.66 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
City of Gladstone —Gladstone, MO
- $52,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Research
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Overnight Emergency Response Center Coordinator
HighGround —Lenexa, KS
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Communications Officer (911 Dispatcher)
City of Belton, MO —Belton, MO
- $23.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Sanitation
- On-the-job training
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Public Safety Dispatcher
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS —Wyandotte County, KS
- $23.41 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Dispatcher
Prestige Transportation —Kansas City, KS
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dispatcher, PRN
John Knox Village —Lee's Summit, MO
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
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PD Dispatch- Call Taker/Dispatch

City of Independence Missouri -
Independence, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.23 - $28.84 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Typing

Full Job Description

Position Summary: Operates and coordinates combined radio communications for police, fire, and animal services. Duties include operation of 9-1-1 computer-aided dispatch, NCIC/MULES/REJIS systems, cause response and emergency preparedness weather warning sirens, TDD-TTY {hearing impaired phone) and 24-hour recorder as required. Maintains all procedures manuals, directories and maps and performs related duties. Must be able to multi-task and react to high stress situations. In addition to contact with Police, Fire, and Animal Services staff, the position interacts with Codes, other City departments, and Ambulance Personnel as well as citizens and visitors.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to type at least 35 words-per-minute. Successful completion of training program, including the completion of required NIMS level training within first six months of hire.
Physical Demands: Able to sit for extended periods; stoop, bend and reach for files and shelves. Visual ability sufficient to read and write reports, correspondence, etc. Hearing ability sufficient to understand radio transmissions, conversations with individuals in person and over a phone. Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with individuals in person, over a phone or radio. Prolonged periods of emotionally stressful activity requiring handling of multiple tasks simultaneously.
Typical Working Conditions: Work is performed inside, sitting at radio console in a confined area with several employees at a time. Must be available for shift work and weekends.

Additional Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License
Typing Test and Critical Test
Drug testing and Hearing Test
Comprehensive Background Check
Military Veterans: The Independence Police Department works with the Veterans Administration so military veterans can utilize their GI Bill® benefits. Please contact us about the details using your benefits with us. Approval of the benefits are subject to the approval by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
This is a Communications Workers of America bargaining unit position.
Please complete the APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY INFORMATION PACKET by selecting the link, and return the completed packet by emailing it to [email protected] PersonalHistoryPacketrev20240101.pdf (indepmo.org) For more information, you may also visit IPDJobs.com
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [email protected].

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

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