Communications Clerk Leader

Feb 14, 2023Job Opportunities

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