COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER/DISPATCHER

The City of Mangum Dispatcher position is skilled emergency service work that involves receiving emergency 911 and nonemergency requests for law enforcement assistance, determining nature/urgency of law enforcement, initiating law enforcement or other emergency personnel action and maintaining close contact with field units to monitor response and needed support requirements. It requires a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment within procedural boundaries in responding to emotional, disturbed and sometimes abusive people in a variety of situations. The City of Mangum Police Department is operational seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Dispatcher must be able to adapt to shift work.

Minimum Qualifications:

 High School Diploma or G.E.D.

 At least 18 years of age

 United States Citizen

 Valid Oklahoma Driver's License

 No felony conviction

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Classification:   This is a safety sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws.  As a safety sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.  Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.  Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

The City of Mangum is an equal opportunity employer.