911 Emergency Dispatcher (Experienced) at City of Bowie

NOTICE NOV 2025: We are aware of ongoing issues with various applications on our BambooHR listings page. Please ensure ALL required fields (marked with *) are completed. If a field is not applicable to you but is required to proceed please type N/A into the field. If issues persist please send a screenshot of the page with the error message included to along with the title of the job for which you are attempting to apply. Thank you!All dispatch center new hires qualify for a $6000 hiring bonus! $3000 paid upon the first paycheck with the remaining $3000 paid upon successful completion of 1-yr probationThis position requires full-performance technician work responsible for public safety communications in an emergency communications center. Incumbents are required to use radio call taking and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems along with other computer equipment to evaluate citizen requests for public safety service dispatch appropriate emergency resources within assigned area and class capabilities and track events to identified conclusion.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED; Two (2) years of responsible work experience as a Public Safety Emergency Dispatcher.OR One (1) year experience as a Public Safety Emergency Dispatcher I plus one (1) year experience in an emergency medical services environment responding to highly stressed callers in need of public safety services and have attained and maintained all related certifications training and program experience stipulated by agency.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Maryland State National Crime Information Center (NCIC) CN2 training course; Certified American Heart Association (AHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS) course for Health Care Providers; Completed the Practical and Academic Public Safety Dispatcher I/II training program.*COVID-19 vaccination is strongly preferred*RATE: $28.22 per hour ($58689.40 annually) depending on qualificationsAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until FilledAll applicants must click Apply for this Job to submit an application.The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol testing employer.THE CITY OF BOWIE MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Typing,Data Entry,Customer Service,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,Computer Skills,Paratransit,Microsoft Outlook,Computer Literacy,Dispatching,Logistics,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1