Communication Specialist

Salary:

$52,864.00 - $70,965.00 Annually
Location :

Yukon, OK
Job Type:

Full-Time
Job Number:

202400043
Department:

Police
Opening Date:

10/14/2025
Closing Date:

Continuous

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONOFPOSITION
Dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for police and fire. Answers the 9-1-1 system, enters call data and information into computer aided dispatch software, answers general phone calls from the public on all issues related to public service within the city. Handles request from bonding companies and private citizens on prisoner information and request from the public on issues related to public safety. Is the liaison between the public and the officers. Take all walk-in traffic, impound releases, and questions while performing any tasks emergency related. Must be able to type, multi-task, and do whatever job is asked of you at the time.
Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Police and Fire Radio Traffic (Yukon and Piedmont). This duty is performed daily.
Answering emergency, non-emergency and all 9-1-1 incoming calls.
Entry of OLETS/Inquiry into OLETS/Maintain OLETS required data.
Maintain records and county documents on computer and files.
Be the initial contact for visitors to the building.
Run and perform searches for all data in support of the police officers, firefighters, and outside medical personnel.
Accept money for various services and bonds.
Maintain communications with municipal and county judge's offices.
Jail functions (i.e., inmate checks, feeding, communications with inmates, inmate data entry, inmate information release, etc.)
Monitor building cameras and building access.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Must have a flexible schedule, non-consistent work hours. Must be able to multi-task. Understanding that pay does not meet the mental demand of the job. Employee must be able to carry a heavy emotional load at all times. Very hard mentally.
Occasionally required to work beyond normal work hours or change work hours. Must be able to work alone and must self-initiate tasks daily. Will work with very little supervision. Needs good people skills. Must be able to take a leadership position when necessary.
This is a summary of benefits for all General Employees. FOP and IAFF members do receive some of these benefits, but are governed by their individual CBA contracts and benefits.

Accidental Death/Dismemberment & Life Insurance:
The City pays 100% of this benefit premium. Life insurance is your salary rounded
to the next $1,000. Short-term disability is also part of this benefit.
Birthday Check:
40 hours pay for the week and a day off for your birthday during the pay period.
CDL License Incentive:
$ 250.00 - $ 500.00 - Paid in September of each year.
College Degree Incentive:
Associates Degree - $ 800.00 Annually
Bachelors Degree - $ 1,400.00 Annually
Masters Degree - $ 2,000.00 Annually
Certification Pay* - $ 800.00 Annually
*City Manager Approval-must require CEU's to maintain.
Health/Dental Insurance:
The employer will pay 100% of full-time employees health and dental
coverage. You may add dependents to your health insurance at your
cost. Your benefits begin the 1st of the month after hire date.
Holidays:
General full-time employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. These are
to be taken as directed by City of Yukon policy.
Longevity:
Full-time employees - $16.00 per month after your 4th year of service,
Retirement:
General employees - The City has a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee
must contribute 5% per check to this plan and for 2025-2026 the City will contribute
17.36% per pay check toward your retirement. The vesting period is 7 years.
This deduction starts the 1st of the month after 90 days.
Share the Savings:
If you choose not to cover you and/or your dependent(s) on the City's insurance,
we will compensate you. (must have eligible dependents with proof of other
coverage) General employees - $ 235.00 per quarter.
Sick Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Vacation Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month the first 9 years of employment.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Water License Incentive:
$ 25.00 - $ 100.00 - Paid in March of each year.

NOTE:

We require mandatory direct deposit of payroll funds. Your banking arrangements must be in place prior to your hire date.
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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

Yes
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