POLICE DISPATCHER-LATERAL TRANSFER

The City of Blue Ash is accepting lateral applications for the position of Police Dispatcher. Lateral applicants are those applicants currently employed full-time as a Police Dispatcher (or comparable position with alternate titles such as 911 Dispatcher, Emergency Communications Officer, or Public Safety Telecommunicator).  Applications must be submitted through the City's online system by or before Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Lateral applicants will be required to complete an oral examination which will be scored to create an eligibility list. The top ten (10) candidates on the eligibility list will move to the interview phase which may consist of one (1) to two (2) interviews.

If selected, prior full-time service will be taken into consideration when determining starting pay and leave benefits. Subsequent to an offer of employment, and prior to beginning employment, candidates will be subject to a background investigation, polygraph exam, and drug screen. This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:  An employee in this class responds to emergency and non-emergency phone calls for the Police Department.  The Dispatcher dispatches police, maintaining status of officer’s location and well-being. Enter all police-related information into the computer including missing persons, stolen articles, stolen vehicles, warrants, criminal histories, and criminal intelligence. Dispatchers also complete arrest records, subpoenas, complaints, purchase orders, and other correspondences.  May also be responsible for processing all police reports Hamilton County Municipal Court and Juvenile Court records.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be capable of exercising mature judgement and initiative while working under pressure and in stressful situations.  Applicants should have training in communication skills and computer training for police-related inquiries and entries.

HOW TO APPLY:  Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com/jobs.  Apply prior to the closing date/time of the job announcement and allow at least one hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.  The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.