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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER 1APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -$36,790.56 to$53,598.96PAY GRADE: 27For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATIONWork Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occurin this geographical location.Department: Public SafetyDivision: Records, Communications and ComplianceLocation: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, HendersonJob Class Code:11.126RECRUITMENT INFORMATIONAnnouncement Number: 41026Open to all qualified persons.Posted10/20/2020Recruiter:JOSEVILLAPhone: (702)486-3046Email: jvilla@dps.state.nv.usApplications accepteduntil recruitment needs are satisfied Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.The PositionPublic Safety Dispatchers perform technical communications work in the operation of a district, central, or statewide communications center including but not limited to: providing assistance to law enforcement units in both routine and emergency situations; dispatching enforcement units and other emergency mobile units from a computerized dispatch center; researching various criminal justice records systems and transmitting the required information; placing telephone calls for officials and registered vehicle owners at accident scenes; providing assistance to other law enforcement agencies as requested; maintaining a variety of logs and records; and preparing statistical summaries on center activities.Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for current and future vacancies that may occur in Las Vegas. NOTE: This is the entry level in the series and provides for semi-automatic progression to a Public Safety Dispatcher II and III (pay grade 29, $39,943.44/yr and pay grade 31, $43,346.88/yr respectively) upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. MANDATORY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Candidates must submit a typing certificate to their application. Failure to do so will withdraw you from consideration. The typing certificate must have been issued within the last 6 months and verify your NET typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. At this time, ONLINE TYPING TESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Also, typing certificate may be obtained through any Community Colleges, Manpower or other staffing agencies. Note you will be tested again during the interview stage for typing speed and accuracy. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. To see full Class Specifications visit:http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-110/To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Graduation from high school or the equivalent and two years experience in clerical, data entry, telephone switchboard or radio telephone work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience can be substituted for high school education. Special NotesApplicants must meet the minimum typing speed established by the agency at the time of recruitment.Incumbents must pass the NCIC certification examination within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter as a condition of continuing employment.Special RequirementsPositions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Additional Position CriteriaIncumbents must pass the POST Dispatch Basic Training course within one year of appointment.A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination1) Informational Seminar. MUST ATTEND ONE VIRTUAL SEMINAR on 11/03/20 at 3:00 PM or 11/05/20 at 5:00 pm or 11/07/20 at 9:00 am.2) Dispatch testing. TBA3) Oral Board and Split Ear Test. TBA4) Backgrounds. TBA5) Fingerprint Scan and Drug testing. TBAPlease note the platform that will be used is gotomeeting app for the virtual meeting. You will be send a link to log into GoToMeeting app and you can log in 1/2 hour prior to virtual seminar.Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKSFor more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIENDHelp us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:EmailDirect Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.
