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Looking for an exciting and rewarding professional career in public safety? You can make that happen by applying to join our hard working team of Emergency Communications Dispatchers at Largo Police Emergency Communications division where you can truly MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
As an Emergency Communications Dispatcher, you will help serve our police officers and the citizens of Largo during non-emergency / emergency calls for service. At times you will be required to work under pressure, provide a calming voice to individuals in crisis and determine / dispatch necessary resources. We provide you the tips, tools, paid training and support to prepare you for a successful career in public safety.
Successful candidates have good written and oral communication skills, possess good decision making, are able to prioritize, multi-task, quickly answer incoming calls / radio traffic and have good interpersonal skills.
As a requirement of the position, applicants should be prepared to work any / all shifts as emergency services operates 24/7, 365 days per year; a shift differential of 7% is applied to anyone working between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Additionally, to support operational needs, overtime may be required.
Upon hire, Emergency Communications Dispatchers will participate in classroom instruction, complete on the job training in addition to successfully passing various written / practical testing requirements with the goal of obtaining their state certification to work as a Emergency Communications Dispatcher within the state of Florida.
If you are driven, possess passion / creativity and desire to make a difference in your community, we want you to join our team of highly dedicated public safety communications professionals!
Per the Communication Workers of America (CWA) contract:
The starting salary of Emergency Communications Dispatcher candidates with at least two (2) years but less than four (4) years of prior law enforcement Telecommunicator experience will be 5% above the established minimum
salary.
The starting salary of Emergency Communications Dispatcher candidates with four (4) or more years of prior law enforcement Telecommunicator experience will be 10% above the established minimum salary
Additional Benefits:
– General benefits package with flexible spending accounts, leave time, etc.
– Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match
– Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
– May receive up to $1,000 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.
The City of Largo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,116.80 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
