Job Description

Job Description

E911 Dispatcher

Watertown Police Department

Grade: 130

Salary: Grade 125 / Step 1 = $49,857.60 per year

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

See also

Human Resources Department PO Box 910, 23 2nd St NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Application forms and complete position descriptions are available at City Hall, Human

Resources Department or online at  . 

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides critical assistance to the public by dispatching Police, Fire, or Emergency Medical Services; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous experience in emergency services dispatching.
• Previous customer service experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Must pass department background and criminal history checks.
• Must pass state required physical and hearing tests.
• Must obtain state communications officer certification, CPR certification, first aid administration, emergency fire dispatch and emergency medical dispatch within one (1) year of hire. All costs associated with certification and testing are paid by the department.

Veteran's preference points are acknowledged in the City's hiring process.

The City of Watertown's Personnel Policy, including the City's policy on Nepotism, can be obtained at the City Hall, Human Resources Department or on our website at The City of Watertown does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. EOE

Human Resources Office
City of Watertown, SD

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