Dispatcher

Deadline: May 23, 2025 by 3:00 p.m.

Pay rate: $56,448/year – $67,901/year (after 3 years)*
**Lateral transfer pay is offered if qualified.

The City of Warren is accepting applications for the position of Dispatcher. This position receives and transmits messages over a radio communication system. Receives complaints and relays information or instruction from and to remote units. Receives incoming telephone calls and makes independent judgment relative to the kind of action necessary. Receives, types and sends L.E.I.N. messages and broadcasts to appropriate units. Enters information into Computer Aided Dispatch consoles. This position may work the day or midnight shift, 7 days a week; days off based on seniority.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  o Original diploma or official, sealed transcripts required at time of application.
• Age 18 years or older by closing date of application
• Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Michigan.
  o Copy of driver’s license required with application
• No felony convictions
• U.S Citizen
• Written examination: Will take place at the time of application or by the deadline of May 23, 2025. The exam is taken in the Human Resources Office and will take about 2 hours to complete. The exam is mandatory and must be completed with a passing score of 70 % or higher and a minimum typing test result of 30 w.p.m.
• Oral examination must be passed at a 70% or higher. You will be notified of the date and time of the Oral Boards upon passing the written exam.
• Applicants must also pass an extensive background investigation, physical exam, psychological exam and drug screening.
• Preference points will be awarded as follows for a maximum of two (2):
  • 1 point Honorably discharged Veteran, verified by a DD214
  • 1 point Bachelor’s Degree or higher education – Original diploma or official transcripts required at time of application.
  • Original DD214 must be presented with application

Excellent benefit package includes health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Apply: Warren City Hall-Human Resources #410
One City Square, Warren, MI 48093
Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON

EXAM MUST BE TAKEN BY DEADLINE AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 2 HOURS TO COMPLETE

To print the forms required for application visit www.cityofwarren.org, under Human Resources, Job Opportunities, Dispatcher, print:

• Application
• Full-time Release Info. Agreement form
• EEO form
• Drug Testing Policy and Procedure Statement
• Drug Free Workplace Policy

If you have any questions, please contact 586-574-4670

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER