Communications Officer/ Emergency DIspatcher Job at City of Rawlins, Rawlins, Carbon County, WY

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  • City of Rawlins
  • Rawlins, Carbon County, WY

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM:The Rawlins Police Department is looking for individuals ready to make a difference in a challenging but rewarding career. If you're looking for a long-term career, you're just the kind of person we're looking for.Lifestyle:Rawlins prides itself on its friendly faces and small-town values. We have breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled outdoor recreation - If you love the great outdoors, Rawlins, Carbon County is the place to be. Carbon County is 7,897 square miles from the mountains to the deserts. We are known for our gorgeous mountains, scenic vistas, and pristine rivers and streams. Our wide-open spaces and low population make for some of the best recreational opportunities found. Rawlins has a charming atmosphere of small boutiques, first-class restaurants, casual eateries, and beautiful parks.Community:We have a strong and positive relationship with our community. We depend on one another, and we know our neighbors. We embrace traditional core values such as honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated, and helping those in need. Rawlins has comprehensive health care, room for family growth, and a school system that inspires excellence with small classroom sizes providing quality education for all students.Opportunities:The Rawlins Police Department Communications Center offers many training opportunities and opportunities for advancement. We offer plenty of opportunities for personal growth and professional development.Pay and Benefits:Competitive Pay: Starting pay for a new Communications Officer is $42,619.20 a year. Lateral Communications Officers are highly encouraged to apply with starting wages dependent on experience. We offer paid overtime. Communications Officers are eligible to receive predetermined hourly increases for certifications and educational degrees.Paid Insurance Premiums: The City of Rawlins pays all employee insurance premiums, a savings of $320 a month and $3840 a year for a family.Pension: You are eligible for a 20-year retirement at 50% of your top five earning years, 62.5% at 25 years, and 75% after 30 years.No State Income Tax: Citizens of Wyoming do not pay personal or corporate state income taxes, no retirement income taxes, and enjoy low property and sales tax rates.Paid Academy: All new Communications Officers will attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. The Rawlins Police Department pays for the academy tuition while also paying the Communication Officer's salary.Life InsuranceSick Leave15 Vacation Days and 6 Holidays per yearDental and Vision Coverage availableAll necessary equipment and training provided Job Duties:We are looking for dedicated individuals to perform various communication duties and maintain public safety. The communications officer's responsibilities will include analyzing and transmitting appropriate information to law enforcement, fire, ambulance and other personnel. Communications Officers are responsible for answering 911 lines and non-emergent lines and taking the appropriate action for the caller by dispatching the appropriate agency.To be successful as a communications officer, you should have the ability to remain level-headed in stressful situations. An outstanding Communications Officer should be intuitive and able to exercise sound judgment.Record calls and activitiesMaintains records of cases and activitiesMaintain confidential informationInterviewing callers to determine their needsOperates NCIC/NLETS computer terminal and auxiliary equipment, pagers, computers, and a wide variety of office equipmentProvides general assistance to the public in preparing complaints and reports and in providing informationResponding to emergency and non-emergency situations.Requirements:18 Years OldHigh School Diploma or evidence of an equivalent achievementU.S. CitizenStrong Moral CharacterNo felony or domestic violence convictionsSalary:Grade 9, starting at $42,619.20 annuallyApplicants MUST complete and submit the Rawlins Police Department Application. Applications are available on the City of Rawlins website under Employment. Feel free to call 307-324-4503 with any questions.

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Hourly pay, Full time, Casual work, Work at office

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