The Communications Unit focuses on customer service, citizen and officer safety and the identification and apprehension of criminal suspects through the use of a variety of highly advanced technology systems. The Police / Fire / EMS Dispatcher acts as a liaison between citizens and police officers during a call for service and/or emergency situation to help ensure the safety of everyone involved by accurately accumulating and relaying important information. They elicit necessary information from callers, via emergency and non-emergency lines, and make decisions regarding the nature of the call and what course of action is required. The dispatcher is also responsible for inputting this information into our Computer Aided Dispatching system via keyboard while at the same time communicating with first responders in the field utilizing a complex two-way radio system. They are also responsible for recording and monitoring all activities and locations throughout the shift while maintaining proper records.
Qualifications:
You must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to apply:
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- You must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- You must be a US citizen or able to legally work in the United States
- You must be able to accurately type a minimum of 40 words per minute
- You must be able and willing to work various shifts and weekends and holidays.
- You must pass written tests, a background check, physical and drug screens, personality inventory, and CVSA (voice stress analyzer)
Personal Attributes:
Personal attributes that would assist in becoming an effective police dispatcher include the following:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task under pressure
Applications may either be picked up at the Belton Police Dept- located at 7001 E. 163rd St Belton MO 64012, or downloaded from the related documents attached to this posting.
All required paperwork along with the application must be completely filled out and received no later than 5 PM March 3rd 2017
Paperwork must be either mailed to the police department or hand delivered. No online resumes, applications, faxed or emailed documents will be accepted. For additional information, contact Dispatch Supervisor Carla Wills at 816.331.1500 ext. 228
Belton Missouri Police Department
7001 E. 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
Attn: C Wills
The City of Belton and the Belton Police Department are equal opportunity employers.
