9-1-1 Public Safety Communications Dispatcher - City of Grove City, OH

Job Details

Salary : $68,099.20 Annually

Location : Grove City, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 24-9413

Department: Police

Opening Date: 05/23/2024

Closing Date: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description and Qualifications

A 9-1-1 Public Safety Communications Dispatcher is responsible for answering both emergency and routine calls, evaluating the appropriate response and dispatching resources. Clerical functions and public relations are included in the job responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or equivalent.
be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
have a valid driver's license or state ID.
be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
have reliable transportation means to and from work.

Essential Functions of the Position

Call taking - emergency and routine.
Radio communications - clear, concise and professional.
Computer operations - efficient and accurate.
Professional certifications - Emergency Medical and Fire Dispatch (EMD, EFD), Ohio. LEADS and national computer database, CPR/AED - achieve and maintain.
Communicate with and provide information to first responders.
Dependable, consistent attendance.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Possess and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple critical responsibilities and perform efficiently and effectively under emergency circumstances.
Ability to work a variety of days, shifts and hours.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Equipment Operated

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Telephone, communications equipment, personal computer, computer software, printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered light work.

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics, Licensure and/or Certification

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT YOU MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE:

ECOMM National Computer Simulations test through at The test is $46 and transferring scores after they've tested is $15.
Online application with the City of Grove City.
PRADCO online assessment.
Personal History Questionnaire.
Thorough background investigation.
Polygraph examination.
Ohio Law Enforcement Automated Data System (L.E.A.D.S.) clearance.
Medical examination with drug screening.

The City of Grove City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Removal Standards for Police Communication Technicians
The review of any disqualifying behavior described below begins from the date of application. The Chief of Police may consider a waiver for any disqualifier depending on the situation.

A. Honesty/Falsification - Applicants may be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. At any stage of the selection process, the applicant provides false, incorrect or substantially inconsistent information.
2. At any stage of the selection process, the applicant fails to disclose or acknowledge any disqualifying behavior or activity on the part of the applicant, relative to, and governed by, any of the Background Removal Standards.
3. The applicant's failure or refusal to answer or respond to oral and/or written questions during any phase of the selection process.
4. If applicable, any attempt by the applicant to distort the truth verification examination results.
5. The applicant's use or attempted use of political influence to secure employment.

B. Personal History - Applicants are removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. A conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence involving use of force or threatened use of a deadly weapon.
2. Verified or admitted physical or emotional abuse of one's spouse, ex-spouse, child, stepchild, parent or any other relative or person with whom one lives, has a relationship or has had a relationship.
3. Non-compliance with a court order or legal contract to provide child support, alimony or other financial responsibility as determined by the appropriate support enforcement bureau or a court of law within the preceding five (5) years.
4. Intentional violation of any protective or temporary restraining order as determined by a court of law within ten (10) years.
5. Verified or admitted sexual abuse of another.

C. Employment - Applicants are removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. Two or more involuntary terminations and/or discharges from employment within the last five (5) years. This shall not include terminations resulting from a business ceasing operations, or resulting from being laid off from a position of employment.
2. Discharge or resignation in lieu of discipline from any criminal justice-related employment.

D. Military History - Applicants are removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. Dishonorable or Bad Conduct Discharge from the Military.
2. Conviction of any article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that is equivalent to a felony or other listed disqualifying misdemeanor in this standard under the Ohio Revised Code (ORC).

E. Traffic - Except as provided below in Number 4 of this Section, Applicants are removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. Any conviction of vehicular homicide or related offense(s).
2. OVI:
a. Conviction within the past three (3) years, or
b. More than one (1) OVI conviction as an adult; or
c. More than two (2) OVI convictions, if one of the convictions was as a juvenile.
3. At the time of the application or anytime during the selection process, the applicant does not possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance as required by the resident state if the applicant owns a motor vehicle.
4. Four (4) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years will be reviewed to determine whether the Applicant should be removed from the selection process.

F. Gambling - The term "gambling offense" includes any activity defined as gambling by a federal, state, local statute or ordinance in the jurisdiction where the activity occurred. Applicants are removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. Conviction of a gambling offense, within the last five (5) years.
2. Admission to gambling that has resulted in an unstable financial or credit history within the last seven (7) years.
3. Conviction of or admission to engaging in the promotion of illegal gambling activity wherein the applicant gains, or attempts to gain, a financial benefit.

G. Criminal Activity - Applicants are removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. Any theft offense(s) as an adult, within the last five (5) years, which (a) singularly or cumulatively exceeds $1,000.00; or (b) establishes a pattern of theft offenses from an employer during the course of employment. Exceptions include music or file downloads.
2. Any insurance claims or applications for welfare, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation or other public assistance benefit program determined to be fraudulent by the body overseeing the claim, compensation, or benefit program.
3. Any admission or conviction of an offense, as an adult, defined as a felony by the federal, state, or local law of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred. An admission of a felony offense would be disqualifying unless otherwise addressed in these standards. Exceptions include music or file downloads.
4. Any admission or conviction of an offense, as a juvenile, of one (1) violent felony as defined by the federal, state or local law of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred.
5. Any admission or conviction of a M-1 or M-2 misdemeanor offense, as an adult, as defined by the Ohio Revised Code or similar federal, state, or local law of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred in the last five (5) years will be reviewed in determining suitability for appointment (unless otherwise addressed in these standards).
6. Any admission or conviction of more than one (1) M-1 or M-2 misdemeanor offense, as a juvenile, as defined by the Ohio Revised Code or similar federal, state, or local law of the jurisdiction where the offense occurred in the last five (5) years will be reviewed in determining suitability for appointment (unless otherwise addressed in these standards) (does not include traffic or minor misdemeanors).
7. Any admission of an offense for carrying a concealed weapon within the last five (5) years if it is defined as a felony by the federal, state, or local law where the offense occurred.

H. Controlled Substances - Applicants may be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:

1. Any illegal or unlawful possession, use, or purchase of controlled substances within five (5) years before application or admitted use during any portion of the selection process. Exceptions include: marijuana and ADHD medications such as Adderall or similar derivatives.
2. Any use of ADHD medication within one (1) year of application, without a prescription as lawfully written by a medical professional pursuant to state law.
3. Any possession, use, or purchase of marijuana within one (1) year before application, except as expressly permitted pursuant to a medical recommendation under Ohio law or prescription as lawfully written by a medical professional pursuant to state law, will be reviewed in determining suitability for appointment.
4. Any possession, use, or purchase of marijuana during any portion of the selection process.
5. Any pattern of use of controlled substances, including marijuana, within the past seven (7) years.

I. Applicant Non-Responsiveness - An applicant may be removed from the selection process for any of the following reasons:
1. Failure to appear for pre-interview/interview.
2. Failure to appear for physical fitness testing.
3. Failure to appear for truth verification examination.
4. Failure to appear for medical/stress test.
5. Failure to appear for psychological exam.
6. Failure to respond to phone calls or correspondence from agency personnel.
7. Unable to locate at address/phone number on file.
8. Applicant is no longer interested in employment with the Grove City Division of Police.

J. Physical Standards
1. Applicants may not have tattoos or body art which are considered offensive, regardless of where they appear on the body. Examples of offensive tattoos or body art include, but are not limited to:
- Extremist tattoos that feature philosophies, groups, or activities that promote racial or gender intolerance; encourage discrimination based on numerous factors, including race, gender and religion; advocate violence or "other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the U.S. Constitution, and Federal or State law.
-Indecent tattoos that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, propriety, or professionalism.
- Sexist tattoos that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender or demeans or degrades an entire gender.
- Racist tattoos that advocate a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin or degrades or demeans an entire race, ethnicity, or national origin.

Additionally, the City forbids tattoos that are visible while in a City-issued or approved uniform. Individuals may utilize approved tattoo cover-up devices, such as TatJacket or Tattoo Cover Sleeves, to cover non-prohibited tattoos on their arms and legs.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, standards which reference a time frame are calculated from the date an individual applies to take the City civil service examination.

FOP-OLC

The City of Grove City provides health, dental and vision plans to all full-time employees as part of our basic employee benefit program.

The City offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 80% funding of the deductible.

2024 Insurance Rates - HDHP with HSA

2024 City Funding Levels - $2560.00 (single) and $4000.00 (family)

Memer pays 15% of the monthly premium which equals $78.81/pay or $157.62month for single coverage and $187.87pay or $375.74month for family coverage - all on a tax exempt basis.

HSA Wellness Incentive - $100.00 for each enrolled employee and spouse for participating in an annual bio-metric screening.

Please remember this memo has been provided to you for information and summary purposes only. The Plan Description of each benefit shall control, as will the guidelines and official rules and regulations of each plan.

01

This position requires you to be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. Do you meet this requirement?

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

03

Are you a U.S. Citizen or have you legally declared intentions to become a U.S. Citizen?

04

This job may require that you work overtime or change schedules with little notice. Are you willing and able to work unassigned hours without notice?

05

This job will require that you work 2nd or 3rd shift. Are you able and willing to work any hours of the day during a 24-hour period?

06

Within one (1) year have you used or purchased marijuana? (The term "used" includes, but is not limited to smoked, ingested, tasted, injected, inhaled, or otherwise tried marijuana.)

07

Within five (5) years have you used or purchased illegal drugs (except marijuana)? (The term "used" includes, but is not limited to smoked, ingested, tasted, injected, inhaled, or otherwise tried, any illegal drug, including but not limited to cocaine, anabolic steroids, or chemical inhalants.)

08

Within the last five (5) years have you committed a theft offense as an adult, which singularly or cumulatively exceeds $1,000?

09

Have you filed a fraudulent insurance claim or fraudulent application for welfare, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation or other public assistance benefit program?

10

Have you been discharged or have you resigned in lieu of discipline from any criminal justice related employment?

11

Within the last five (5) years have you been convicted of a gambling offense? (The term "gambling offense" includes any activity defined as gambling by a federal, state, local statute or ordinance in the jurisdiction where the activity occurred.)

12

Within the last five (5) years have you been in non-compliance with a court order or legal contract to provide child support, alimony or other financial responsibility as determined by the appropriate support enforcement bureau or a court of law?

13

Have you inflicted physical or emotional abuse to your spouse, ex-spouse, child, stepchild, and parent or any other relative or person with whom you live or have a relationship or have had a relationship?

14

Have you committed sexual abuse of your spouse, ex-spouse, child, stepchild, parent, or other relative or person with whom you lives, have lived, have a relationship or have had a relationship?

15

Within the last five (5) years have you intentionally violated a protective or temporary restraining order as determined by a court of law?

16

Veteran's credit can be applied to final passing scores for qualified veterans of the military service. Are you a veteran who wishes to be considered for such preference points?

Required Question

City of Grove City, OH

06/15/2024

Grove City,OH