Communications Officer I/Emergency 911 Dispatcher

Lawrence, KS
Douglas County Sheriff

Salary: $20.67 – $30.99/hr.

Closing Date: September 27, 2024

Position Summary:

The Emergency Communication Center (ECC) operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Essential functions of the job include: gathering, evaluating, prioritizing, and documenting information; processing calls, including dispatching calls to the appropriate agencies; maintaining/monitoring radio communications with Police, Fire, and EMS personnel; upholding confidentiality of information received; utilizing a multi-screen computer system, two-way radio, phone system, headset, and foot pedals while receiving/processing phone calls.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma, G.E.D.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must pass mandatory background investigation, drug screen and hearing screening.
  • Will be required to comply with shift work, 12-hour shifts on days or nights, with rotating days and weekends off.
  • Holidays and weekends are required, as is overtime.
  • The center currently functions with a Panama schedule, for 24/7 shift coverage.