Dispatcher-Jackson County Courthouse

415 East 12th Street 9th floor
Kansas City, MO 64106-2752
Job Location: Jacomo Kansas City, MO
Job Expires: 4/10/2009

Minimum Qualifications: H.S. diploma/GED required. Previous experience in responding to emergency or crisis situations, operating two-way radio equipment and entering/accessing data on computer terminal preferred. Must have skill in reading/interpreting maps, recalling information, and enunciating clearly. Must pass Kansas City Police Dept. Alert/Inquiry training course every two years, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Basic Communications course after completion of three month training course. Must pass Dispatcher exam and background check.

Job Description and Wage Information:
Wage:$11.61/hour. Responsible for emergency and non-emergency calls received for the Sheriff's department and dispatching calls occurring in the unincorporated portion of the County. Utilizes the Alert, Mules and NCIC system computers to record activities, enter, cancel, update and retrieve information on wanted or missing persons, stolen property, motor vehicle information and other pertinent data.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS!
If you are interested in applying, contact Jackson County Human Resources at (816) 881-3135 to schedule an exam. If you have already taken the exam, please call our office to update your application. Apply in person or online at www.jacksongov.org Application deadline is April 3, 2009. ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL BE RESIDENTS OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI A NON-RESIDENT MAY BE HIRED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICANT MUST ESTABLISH RESIDENCE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF HIRE OR FORFEIT EMPLOYMENT.

Hours: 40
Wage Range: $10.01 to $15.00
Web site: www.jacksongov.org