Police Dispatcher

City of Lenexa•Lenexa, KS

13d•$52,275 - $70,253

About The Position

The City of Lenexa police department is currently accepting applications for a Police Dispatcher to join our team! We are an agency with an excellent reputation that is identified as a nationwide leader in the law enforcement community. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and technological resources and can work with a community that is exceptionally supportive of the police department. Working for the City of Lenexa is more than a job. You will be trained, supported, and valued. Youll make a difference in the community, work alongside talented people, have leadership support, and work in a stable and positive work environment. We value work-life balance and will give you the resources to succeed in your position. Position Summary This entry-level civilian position receives, evaluates and prioritizes multiple emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and other law enforcement agencies utilizing the CAD system; performs a broad range of duties which includes operating a complex two-way radio system, applying investigative skills to aid in criminal apprehension and crime prevention, makes use of state-of-the-art surveillance systems to assist in investigations and ensure officer and civilian safety, completes data entry assignments and is able to multi-task and complete divided attention tasks efficiently and in a calm manner.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Must be a US citizen or able to legally work in the United States.
Must be able to accurately type 40 words per minute .
Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and short notice overtime assignments.

Responsibilities

Call taking: Answers emergency and non-emergency voice, text to 911 and TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) calls. Communicates effectively with callers to determine the location and nature of incidents and the type of response required.
Dispatching: Communicate effectively with field units using complex two-way radio systems maintaining strict radio discipline and compliance with FCC regulations, relays information to responders and other agencies. Monitors and manipulates street cameras as necessary to direct officers and to assist in maintaining officer safety.
Computer skills: Operates a sophisticated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to record and monitor all activity. Enters data as it is received via telephone or police radio. Performs inquiries, entries and updates into multiple law enforcement-related computer databases.
Acts as liaison between citizens and police officers during a call for service and/or emergency incident to help ensure the safety of all involved.

Benefits

Low-cost premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Free or low-cost on-site medical clinic
4% employer retirement contribution with optional 2% match
Automatic enrollment at 6% into KPERS pension plan
10 paid holidays per year
Minimum 2 weeks of vacation during first year
Paid sick leave and personal leave (bonus personal leave during first year)
Six weeks of paid parental leave
City-paid short-term and long-term disability plans
Free membership to the Lenexa Rec Center
$1,300 annual ~ $50.00 per pay period secondary language stipend for those who pass a City of Lenexa proctored oral speaking proficiency test.
Shift differential Evening shift $1.00 per hour and Night shift $1.50 per hour.
Tuition reimbursement $4,500 annual; $25,000 total lifetime reimbursement.