Job Title: PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER 1

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER 1 - 60037330

Posting Close Date: N/A

Location:

CARSON CITY, NEVADA, US, 89701

Requisition Id: 7991

PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER 1 - Requisition ID: [[id]]

Recruitment Type: Open Competitive

Posting Close Date: N/A

Geographical Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Division: DPS-RECORDS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND COMPLIANCE

Business Unit: HR-RCCD COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU

Work Type: PERMANENT

*Pay Grade: GRADE 27

Salary Range: $37,166.40 - $54,141.84

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Recruiter: JOSE B VILLA

Phone: 702 486-3046

Email: jvilla@dps.state.nv.us

Position Description

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.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for current and future vacancies that may occur in Carson City. NOTE: This is the entry level in the series and provides for semi-automatic progression to a Public Safety Dispatcher II and III (pay grade 29 and pay grade 31 respectively) upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. MANDATORY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must submit a typing certificate to their application. Failure to do so will withdraw you from consideration. The typing certificate must have been issued within the last 6 months and verify your NET typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. At this time, ONLINE TYPING TESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Also, typing certificate may be obtained through any Community Colleges, Manpower or other staffing agencies. Please Note: you will be tested again during the interview stage for typing speed and accuracy.

To see full Class Specifications visit:

http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or the equivalent and two year’s experience in clerical, data entry, telephone switchboard or radio telephone work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience can be substituted for high school education.

Examination

1. Informational Seminar. MUST ATTEND ONE VIRTUAL SEMINAR. Dates TBA

2. Dispatch Testing TBA.

3. Oral Board and Split Ear Test TBA.

4. Backgrounds TBA.

5. Fingerprint Scan and Drug testing TBA.

6. Incumbents must pass the POST Dispatch Basic Training course within one year of appointment.

** Please note the platform that will be used is gotomeeting app for the virtual meeting. You will be sent a link to log into GoToMeeting app and you can log in 1/2 hour prior virtual seminar.

Special Requirements

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

Positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General knowledge of arithmetic necessary to produce accurate information.

Ability to perform routine dispatch work.

Ability to interact efficiently and tactfully with the public and various law enforcement officers.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to read and interpret maps.

Ability to respond to a variety of information requests.

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using correct English.

Ability to maintain alpha/numeric files and records.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work under frequent interruptions and distractions.

Ability to prioritize work.

Ability to operate keyboard equipment.

Ability to memorize information.

General knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

*The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.