About This Role
Being a 911 Telecommunicator is a dynamic and fulfilling career at the forefront of emergency response, acting as the crucial first point of contact in critical situations. This role suits a dedicated individual looking for exciting challenges and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Make critical decisions in high-stress situations
- Work unconventional schedules based on community needs
Requirements
- Desire for challenges and ability to thrive under pressure
- Willingness to make critical decisions in high-stress situations
- Flexibility to work unconventional schedules based on community needs
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or GED
- No convictions, expunged convictions, or placement on diversion for a felony or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice
- No convictions, expunged convictions, or placement on diversion for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice
- Good moral character
- Satisfy all requirements set forth by the City of Hutchinson
- If military service has been rendered, DD214 must reflect a separation code and an honorable discharge or a discharge under honorable conditions
- Not falsified, intentionally misrepresented, or been completely untruthful or not fully disclosed all information requested on a questionnaire, document, or application as part of the pre-employment process
- Not been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or received diversion on serious traffic violation within the past five years (including DIU, reckless driving, hit and run, vehicular homicide, and eluding a police officer)
- Not been convicted of a crime involving an act of dishonesty, including but not limited to theft, insufficient funds (checks), fraud, false police reports, etc.
Nice to have:
- Similar or related experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including dental, health, and vision insurance
- KPERS retirement
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Flexible spending accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
- 457 Retirement Savings Plan
- Insured Disability
- Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Death Benefit
- Service-Connected Death Benefits
- City Designated Holidays
Important Details
- Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably within 6 months of employment