APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$42,094.08 to
$61,888.32
PAY GRADE: 31
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.
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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position processes law enforcement dispatch services for the Game Warden officers from a central statewide dispatch center. All dispatchers work 10 hour a day shifts and are required to use special dispatching procedures to ensure the safety and success of undercover/covert operations and task force coordinated operations. In addition to Game Wardens, dispatchers will provide services to officers from several contracted agencies, as well as, monitor wildlife survey flights conducted by agency biologists. A typing certificate issued within the last twelve (12) months must accompany your application to verify your net typing speed of a least 36 wpm in a five minute test. This typing certificate may be attained through any Nevada Job Connect office at no charge or through a staffing agency for a nominal fee. Online typing tests will also be accepted. Documentation of the completed test must be attached.*** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Three years of experience in law enforcement communications including control of ten or more units and the use of State and national criminal justice information systems; OR one year as a Public Safety Dispatcher II in Nevada State service.
Special Notes
Applicants must meet the minimum typing speed established by the agency at the time of recruitment.
Incumbents must pass the NCIC certification examination within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
Positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
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.
Additional Position Criteria
A typing certificate issued within the last twelve (12) months must accompany your application to verify your net typing speed of a least 36 wpm in a five minute test. This typing certificate may be attained through any Nevada Job Connect office at no charge or through a staffing agency for a nominal fee. Online typing tests will also 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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have experience with Spillman? If so, please describe your experience.
