PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
- Underfill for a Public Safety Dispatcher III
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$35,830.08 to
$52,387.92
PAY GRADE: 29
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Public Safety Dispatchers perform technical communications work in the operation of a district, central, or statewide communications center including but not limited to: providing assistance to law enforcement units in both routine and emergency situations; dispatching enforcement units and other emergency mobile units from a computerized dispatch center; researching various criminal justice records systems and transmitting the required information; placing telephone calls for officials and registered vehicle owners at accident scenes; providing assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested; maintaining a variety of logs and records; and preparing statistical summaries on center activities.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.
Must be able to type at least 36 words per minute. Online certificates will not be accepted.
Provides law enforcement dispatch services to field game wardens and other law enforcement agencies on the NDOW frequency throughout the State from the central dispatch center in Reno. Dispatchers also provide general dispatch services for all non law enforcement NDOW employees in the field and for NDOW's helicopter flights. This position is being recruited as a Public Safety Dispatcher 1 and 2 for Public Safety Dispatcher 3 position. Auto-progression to a higher level, up to Dispatcher 3, is available upon meeting minimum qualifications and with the approval of the appointing authority after hire date and training is complete.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Two years experience in law enforcement communications or dispatch work; OR one year as a Public Safety Dispatcher I in Nevada State service.
Special Notes
Applicants must meet the minimum typing speed established by the agency at the time of recruitment.
Applicants must pass the NCIC certification examination within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Skills Required
Must be able to type at least 36 words per minute. Certification of typing speed must be attached to your application. Online certificates will not be accepted.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
