911 Dispatcher/Communications Technician - Lateral July 2026

City of Dublin•Dublin, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Dublin is accepting applications for lateral 911 Dispatchers/Communications Technicians. This posting is only for LATERAL candidates who have related experience in the field. For a candidate to be considered for lateral entry, they must be a 911 Dispatcher, Communications Technician, or other directly related position with at least 1 year of work experience outside of their training period, and not currently in a probationary period. Out of state related experience is accepted. Candidates that do not meet the requirement for the lateral process, should apply to the entry based posting. This posting does require the completion of a written exam. The Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC) is the primary public safety dispatch center for the City of Dublin, City of Hilliard, City of Upper Arlington (police and fire), City of Worthington (police and fire), Washington Township, and Norwich Township. The nature of this work requires that candidates work irregular hours which include nights, weekends, and holidays. Assignment of shifts is based upon seniority. First Shift: 6:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Second Shift: 2:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Third Shift: 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. Primary Focus: This position communicates with safety, other City personnel, and partnering agencies that fall under the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC). Work involves receiving, prioritizing, transmitting, and recording data, communications, resources, and requests for assistance. The incumbent must model the following established core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, Dedication to Service, Professionalism, and Commitment. Given the nature of this classification’s duties/responsibilities, it has been designated as Non-Exempt under the governing Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and, therefore, is entitled to formal overtime compensation and/or formal compensatory time.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED and some experience as a Communications Technician with computer-aided dispatch (CAD) automated information preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Must be a United States Citizen or United States Permanent Resident.
For a candidate to be considered for lateral entry, they must be a 911 Dispatcher, Communications Technician, or other directly related position with at least 1 year of work experience outside of their training period, and not currently in a probationary period.
Out of state related experience is accepted
Ability to acquire and maintain LEADS and NCIC certification.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Must establish and maintain a primary place of residence within a County within which the Division of Police has jurisdiction or a county contiguous with such County of jurisdiction. (List includes Franklin, Delaware, Union, Morrow, Marion, Hardin, Logan, Champaign, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield, Licking, and Knox Counties.)
Successful completion of all phases of the selection process before appointment (background and records check, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, medical and drug screen).
Successful completion of the communications technician training program.
Regular attendance, as governed by and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and laws, is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.
Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.
Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, regulations, and City safety policies/procedures.

Nice To Haves

experience as a Communications Technician with computer-aided dispatch (CAD) automated information preferred

Responsibilities

Operate a multi-channel radio system to dispatch requests for assistance and resources for law enforcement, fire, medical, and other emergency requests.
Coordinate backup support when needed.
Operate a multi-line phone system to process incoming 9-1-1, text-to-9-1-1, TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf), and non-emergency calls, record, and dispatch the appropriate resources to the emergency or concern.
Operate a sophisticated workstation comprised of multiple monitors with various mapping, video feeds, computer-aided-dispatch (CAD), Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) guide cards, and various other computer-aided resources to collect, verify locations of emergencies, evaluate, process, prioritize, track units, and collate incident information with limited supervision.
Utilize accepted techniques and protocols to obtain the necessary information to identify the specific type and priority level of emergency.
Maintains communication with callers and responders during life-threatening emergencies or volatile situations by providing guidance and life-saving pre-arrival medical instructions.
Performs queries and entries into the computerized state system, LEADS, and national system, NCIC, to assist in locating persons and property and ensuring officer safety.
Utilization of the Dublin Emergency Warning Systems and Dublin Emergency Calling System to notify the public of emergencies such as severe weather, hazardous material incidents, and other public emergencies.
Coordinate with other dispatch organizations to determine and communicate the status of resources for requests for assistance.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

premium-free medical, dental, and vision benefits
Employer-provided contributions to Health Savings or Health Reimbursement Account ($1875/year for single coverage, $3750/year for family coverage)
Healthy By Choice Wellness Program
Employer-provided Life Insurance
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
Longevity Pay after just four years
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and Peer Support Program
Dublin Community Recreation Center Membership (Employee and their spouse)
Deferred Compensation (optional retirement program)
Ohio Public Employees Retirement (14% employer matching program)