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Employment Standards

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have earned a high school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a criminal history / driver history / comprehensive background check.

Selection Process

• Written application
• Written test
• Voice stress test - CVSA
• Extensive background check
• Board interview
• Audiology (hearing) / drug examination
• Psychological examination

Salary

• Probationary Dispatcher Pay: $1,000.00 less than yearly salary
• Dispatcher Pay: $40,211.62 - $50,519.27
• Second and third shift bonus: $975.00
• Longevity pay: (after 1st year) $100.00/yr
• Clothing allowance: $300.00

Benefits

• 1 year of service completed: 5 days vacation
• 2 to 5 years of service completed: 10 days vacation
• 6 to 10 years of service completed: 15 days vacation
• 11 to 15 years of service completed: 20 days vacation
• 15 or more years of service completed: 25 days vacation
• Holidays: 16 per year
• Personal days: 4 per year
• State pension: 20 years of service, State administrative pension: City contributes to pension
• Insurance: City paid life insurance, several health insurance options available, dental and vision available as well