City of Leawood
Job Announcement #16-006
Posting Date: January 4, 2016
Position: Communications Officer
Starting Rate of Pay: $16.88/hour
Closing Date: January 15, 2016
Department: Police Department
Job Summary: The Communications Officer assists in the communications operations of the
Police Department. Receives all incoming 9-1-1 emergency calls, non-emergency dispatch calls
and calls on the police administrative lines, using proper techniques and procedures. Enters and
modifies records on computer terminal through REGIS and NCIC. Uses radio and computer
aided dispatch systems to prioritize and assign calls for service.
Education and/or Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education
and have experience with computers. Due to the large volume of data entry, a typing test may be
required. Prior dispatching experience and/or working in a shift type schedule environment is
preferred, but not required.
Starting rate of pay is $16.88/hour with an excellent benefits package. Employees may be
eligible to progress through the appropriate Career Development program. City of Leawood
does not have a City residency requirement. Offers of employment are conditional upon passing
all appropriate screenings.
A complete City of Leawood application, including Education history, Experience, and
References, is required to be considered for any open position.
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logon to your existing account.
Or visit http://www.leawood.org/hr/openings.aspx for more information.
The City of Leawood is an Equal Opportunity Employer