Communication Specialist I - Dispatcher - 911 Operator Job at City of Midwest Ci
City of Midwest City, Oklahoma City, OK, United States, 73116
Communication Specialist I – Dispatcher – 911 Operator
Join to apply for the Communication Specialist I – Dispatcher – 911 Operator role at City of Midwest City. Applications for this position CAN be submitted online. You MUST submit a completed City of Midwest City employment application to be considered. Individual resumes without a completed City employment application WILL NOT be accepted.
The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for a Communication Specialist I in the Emergency Communications Department. The incumbent receives, analyzes, and dispatches messages to radio‑equipped units of Police, Fire & Ambulance departments and monitors burglar and fire alarms. HS graduate or equivalent required with previous experience in operation of a two‑way radio and computer terminal. OLETS certification preferred. Must pass a data entry test (minimum of 5,500 keystrokes per hour) and an in‑depth background check, polygraph, drug screen, and hearing test. This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.
Starting salary $23.58–$24.97/hr. Click “Apply now” to apply online or at the City of Midwest City HR Department, 100 N. Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK. Applications accepted until filled. EOE.
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Other
- Industry: Government Administration