City of Midwest City is hiring: Communication Specialist I - Dispatcher - 911 Op

Communication Specialist I - Dispatcher - 911 Operator

Join the City of Midwest City team as a Communication Specialist I in the Emergency Communications Department. The incumbent receives, analyzes, dispatches messages to radio‑equipped units of Police, Fire, and Ambulance departments, and monitors burglar and fire alarms.

Responsibilities

• Receive, analyze, and dispatch emergency communications to police, fire, and ambulance units.
• Monitor burglar and fire alarms and respond to events.
• Operate two‑way radios and computer terminals with OLETS certification.
• Conduct data entry with a minimum of 5500 keystrokes per hour.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating a two‑way radio and computer terminal.
• OLETS certification (preferred).
• Successful completion of a data‑entry test (minimum 5500 keystrokes/hr).
• Pass a comprehensive background check, polygraph, drug screen, and hearing test.
• Completion of pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening.

Compensation

Starting salary: $23.58–$24.97 per hour.

Application Process

Applications may be submitted online. Submit a completed City of Midwest City employment application; individual resumes without a completed application will not be accepted. Click “Apply now” to apply online or via kiosk at the City of Midwest City, HR Department, 100 N. Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK. Applications accepted until position is filled.

EOE.