The Communications Clerk Leader manages the daily activities of public safety dispatch and the local Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) branch operations.
CLASSIFICATION: HOURLY, OVERTIME ELIGIBLE, IBEW BARGAINING UNIT
SALARY: STARTING HOURLY WAGE: $25.23 – $29.52, DOE
HOURS: 0800-1700 MON-FRI, EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS AS NEEDED
BENEFITS: ALASKA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS), GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE, OPTIONAL 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION, EMPLOYEE-PRICED RECREATION FACILITY ACCESS, TUITION ASSISTANCE*, ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL, PAID HOLIDAYS
QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. One (1) year of experience as a public safety or police dispatcher. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant, online independent study courses within 6 months of hire. Must obtain DMV certification within one year of hire.
DUTIES:
• Directs duties and activities of the communications clerks to include scheduling shifts and assigning routine work and special projects.
• Responsible for researching and obtaining grant information in relation to ongoing and future projects/needs of the department.
• Serves as Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) Terminal Security Officer; providing APSIN-related training and support; maintains certification information for all Department personnel that access APSIN.
• Reviews dispatch radio and telephone logs, calls for service and initiation of case files; identifies incidents or trends not meeting procedural standards; conducts follow-up or training as necessary.
• Provides staff support to the municipal jail facility, to include monitoring inmates via closed circuit video, delivering meals, responding to inmate calls, and conducting jail checks; performs searches of same gender prisoners when needed.
• Maintains and ensures security of personal information records and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) System.
• Oversees the logistics and operations of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
• Serves as a backup to the Motor Vehicle Customer Service Clerk
• Liaises with local Magistrate and District Attorney regarding court and departmental matters.
• Interfaces with the public, businesses, service providers, juvenile authorities, other organizations and State agencies.
• Performs Communications Clerk responsibilities as necessary.
• Participates in Emergency Management exercises as required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:As a condition of employment, this position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and a background check (criminal history, verification of education and employment history) may be conducted.
TO APPLY: Download a City application and complete job description, which includes necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions. Interested individuals should submit a City application to Human Resources, humanresources@cityofcordova.net. Applications accepted until position filled.
THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER