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City of Winchester | Winchester, KY

Date Posted: 7/6/2021 5:47:46 PM

Description:

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, The City of Winchester is accepting applications for Communications Officer. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021. Interested parties may request applications from the Human Resource Office, City of Winchester, PO BOX 40, Winchester, KY 40392-0040 or apply in person at the Human Resource Office, City Hall, 32 Wall St, Winchester, KY or print from the website winchesterky.com.
NO RESUME’S WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT COMPLETE APPLICATION.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Must be able to work in a highly stressful environment. This is an entry level position in specialized work receiving and dispatching messages in the Emergency Communications Center during an assigned shift. Work involves the responsibility of maintaining and operating the E911 Communications Center; Operating telephone and radio systems; Operating multiple computer systems. Work is performed within department regulations and is reviewed by superiors through observation and reports. You are strongly encouraged to make an appointment with the Communications Supervisor at the Police Department to shadow this position prior to testing 859-745-7403.

BENEFITS: 1½ times salary Paid Life Insurance; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 8 hours sick accrual per month; 93% of Health (including family coverage) and 95% Dental (single only); Prescription Plan; CERS retirement; and more. A Background check and Criminal record check will be performed on all applicants. Must pass Criticall Dispatcher Pre-employment exam in order to proceed in the hiring process; Oral interviews will be performed on applicants passing the Criticall exam; Extensive background checks, Psychological, Polygraph test, Hearing screening, Physical, and Drug screening will be required of all successful applicants. $16.91 per hour ($35,162.62 annual) Shift work.

EOE/MFH

Salary Information: $16.91/hr
Application Deadline: 08/05/2021

www.winchesterky.com or in person at 32 Wall Street, Winchester

Tammy Shelton
HR Manager
PO Box 40, 32 Wall Street
Winchester, KY 40392