City of Warren: Dispatcher Closing Date: January 17, 2025

Opening Date: 12/09/2024  
Closing Date: 01/17/2025 

Contact: Jacqueline Damron  
Telephone: 586-574-4670  
Email: jdamron@cityofwarren.org  
Website: https://www.cityofwarren.org/jobs/dispatcher-4/

The City of Warren is accepting applications for the position of Dispatcher.  This position receives and transmits messages over a radio communication system.  Receives complaints and relays information or instruction from and to remote units.  Receives incoming telephone calls and makes independent judgment relative to the kind of action necessary.  Receives, types and sends L.E.I.N. messages and broadcasts to appropriate units.  Enters information into Computer Aided Dispatch consoles.  This position may work the day or midnight shift, 7 days a week; days off based on seniority.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Original diploma or official, sealed transcripts required at time of application
• Age 18 years or older by closing date of application
• Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Michigan.
• Copy of drivers license required with application
• No felony convictions
• U.S Citizen

Written examination: Will take place at the time of application or by the deadline of January 17, 2025. The exam is taken in the Human Resources Office and will take about 2 hours to complete. The exam is mandatory must be completed with a passing score of 70 % or higher

Oral examination interview date and time for the week of January 27, 2025. This must be passed at a 70% or higher. You will be notified of the date and time once the written exam scores are received

Applicants must also pass an extensive background investigation, physical exam, psychological exam and drug screening

Preference points will be awarded as follows for a maximum of two (2):

• 1 point Honorably discharged Veteran, verified by a DD214
• Original DD214 must be presented with application
• 1 point Bachelors Degree or higher education
• Original diploma or official transcripts required at time of application.

Pay rate:  $55,071/year - $66,245/year (after 3 years)* **Lateral transfer pay is offered if qualified.

Excellent benefit package includes health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Apply:

Warren City Hall-Human Resources #410
One City Square, Warren, MI 48093
Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON. EXAM MUST BE TAKEN BY DEADLINE AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 2 HOURS TO COMPLETE.

Print the forms required for application: https://www.cityofwarren.org/

• Application
• Full-time Release Info. Agreement form
• EEO form
• Drug Testing Policy and Procedure Statement
• Drug Free Workplace Policy

If you have any questions please contact: Human Resources at 586-574-4670.

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