The City of Pikeville Public Safety 911 Center is dedicated in delivering the vital link between the community and emergency services with professionalism and quality. 911 Dispatchers must answer emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance and information. They must provide dispatch and communication support to Police, Fire, EMS and related services.
Job Qualifications
-Well-organized, proficient in multi-tasking, level headed, and trustworthy
- Great typing/dictation skills
- Proficient computer knowledge
- Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations
- Must be a citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the U. S.
- Must successfully pass a drug screen, polygraph, and suitability screener
- Must submit to fingerprinting and criminal background investigation
Salary: $15.09/hour but dependent upon certifications and experience
Education: High school diploma or GED required. DOCJT Public Safety Dispatch Academy graduate strongly preferred
Full-time Employee Benefits: Paid holidays, paid time off, KPPA retirement, free employee medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
To submit your application for this position, please go online at www.pikevilleky.gov and send resumes to hr@pikevilleky.gov
The City of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer. It is the city’s policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/child birth related medical conditions, genetic makeup, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, an individual’s status as a smoker or nonsmoker, genetic makeup or any other status or condition protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Any applicant who needs an ADA accommodation in the employment selection process will request the accommodation from Human Resources.