Dispatchers

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs skilled technical communications work, receiving and transmitting information, dispatching public safety units as required. Performs related work as required. Employees are required to make independent decisions in the dispatch of public safety personnel and equipment in response to calls for service. Activity is tracked in a real-time mode through use of a computer-aided dispatch system. Work is performed in a communications center. This position starts at $29.20/hour (DOQ) with advancement up to $38.87/hour.