Public Safety Dispatcher

The Muscatine County Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) is taking applications for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. Job duties include but are not limited to: answering emergency and non-emergency phone calls and processing requests for assistance for law enforcement, fire and medical services. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, keyboarding/typing experience and ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch certification. Experience in telephone or radio operations and previous dispatch experience is preferred, but not required. Must be available to work days, nights, holidays, weekends and on 12 hours shifts. Starting hourly wage is $24.12 (negotiable, if experienced). Applicant orientation and testing will be scheduled after the deadline. Applications are available on the county’s website at muscatinecountyiowa.gov. E-mail requests can be sent to [email protected]. Completed applications can be dropped off at the Public Safety Building; 312 E 5th St, Muscatine, Iowa or emailed to [email protected]. All applicants must complete a job application to be considered, resumes only will not be accepted. Deadline for submitting applications is October 18, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. - MUSCOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City’s goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.  

The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.