City of Hastings, Courtesy
HASTINGS — The City of Hastings’ Emergency Operations Center is looking for candidates who are the right fit to fill open 911 Dispatcher positions.
There are currently four open positions. The Emergency Operations Center has the capability to staff 12 dispatchers.
Dispatchers operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment at the Emergency Response Center; receive reports from the public of crimes, disturbances, fires, and medical or police emergencies. They relay information to the appropriate response personnel and may maintain contact with the caller until responders arrive.
Multitasking is an important skill as dispatchers take multiple phone calls simultaneously, type, as well as listen to and talk on a radio – all during tense moments.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, one year of work experience working with the public in some capacity, keyboarding and data entry experience, and be able to type 40 words per minute.
Wages range from $19.55 to $27.22 per hour with full benefits available. The position includes a hiring bonus of $2,000 for dispatchers with no experience and $3,500 for certified dispatchers.
Dispatchers work 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off.
https://www.cityofhastings.org/departments/human-resources/job-openings/full-time-positions/911-dispatcher.html is available until Nov. 17.
