Lexington PD: FT Police Dispatcher

Job Description

 

Welcome to the Lexington PD! 

The Lexington Police Department is actively seeking qualified Public Safety Telecommunicators (Police, Fire, and EMS), to staff a 24-hour Police/Fire combined computer-aided dispatch center to join their team of communications specialists. 

Tha Lexington PD is a professional, accredited organization committed to working in partnership with the community to ensure the Town of Lexington is a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accountable police services, reflecting the values of the community in a manner that affirms the fair and equitable treatment of all, where each individual matters and their rights are recognized and protected.The Lexington Police Department has several communications specialist dispatcher positions available for eligible applicants looking to join their department.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is the policy of the Lexington Police Department to hire, recruit, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color, political affiliation, physical disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or age. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered an eligible candidate, applicants much meet or exceed the Minimum Requirements as specified below.

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Experience dealing with and speaking to the public
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a busy, noisy, and stressful environment
• Successful completion of a thorough background investigation
• Must pass a physical exam with drug screen as conditions of employment

Applicants with CJIS, E911, Emergency Medical Dispatch, APCO PST1, CPR training and certification, experience as a police dispatcher and/or fire alarm operator, knowledge of computer aided dispatch systems, and those seeking a career in emergency communications will be given preference.

Additional Qualifications

Applicants should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with the public, primarily through telephone response to complaints and requests for service. Prior work experience working with emergency services and radio, telephone and computer networks is preferred. The essential functions or duties listed below are included, but not limited to:

• Answer, process, and dispatch telephone requests for Police, Fire, and Emergency medical services
• Assist the general public if they walk-in to the station
• Possess excellent listening skills and prioritizing abilities
• Providing field personnel with relevant and timely information
• Keeping up-to-date with dispatching reference material and computer databases
• Ability to do traffic details when fully trained
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Salary & Compensation

The Lexington PD offers a competitive salary & benefits package. Additional details available upon request.

• Starting wage: $25.38/hour with benefits
• Average 37.5 hours/week (4 and 2 schedule)