All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
Duties include 911 and Fire/EMS dispatching. Work involves answering telephone lines, querying callers using Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) call taking procedures. Gathers information from callers and gives pre-arrival instructions. Dispatches Fire/EMS units to calls for service. Records all Fire/EMS unit activities in Computer Assisted Dispatching (CAD) programs. Provides all pertinent information regarding calls for service to all requesting Fire/EMS units. Operates complex radio, telephone, and computer networks. Mandatory overtime required on an as-needed basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED. Three years stable work experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in receiving and processing telephone calls and dispatching preferred. Must have excellent communication, listening, and voice skills and ability to deal with stressful conditions. Typing at 40 words per minute with emphasis on accuracy and ability to pass a computerized dispatching aptitude test. Knowledge of streets in Wyandotte County. Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. Successful candidate will be required to submit to CVSA (polygraph test) and background check. Must be a resident of Wyandotte County or willing to relocate within 24 months from the date of hire.
Salary Range:
$23.64/hr.
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.
If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.
Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS
Kansas City, Kansas is the third largest city in the state of Kansas and is the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is part of a unique consolidated city-county government known as the Unified Government (UG). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Located on the eastern border of the State of Kansas, we are part of a greater metropolitan area of nearly two million people that includes Kansas City, Missouri, and suburbs on both sides of the state line. The city is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers.
Unified Government Of Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County is located at 701 N 7th St, Kansas City, Kansas, 66101.
Click here for a listing of open positions - http://www.wycokck.org/jobs/.
All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte County or willing to relocate within 12 months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. Public law requires all new appointees to submit proof of identity and employment eligibility. The Human Resources Department provides several options for you to choose from when applying for a position with the UG.
Apply by E-mail: Complete the Unified Government Application save application on pc and email as an attachment to jobs@wycokck.org
Apply in Person within the Human Resources Department
Apply by Mail: 701 N. 7th Street, Rm. 646, Kansas City, KS 66101
Apply by fax: (913) 573-5006
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
