Airport Control Center Dispatcher

About The Position The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Control Center Dispatcher position. This position monitors and operates transportation, communications, security, and life-safety systems. Additionally, this position distributes real-time information, dispatches Skilled Trade Workers, emergency personnel, police officers, and other personnel as appropriate, monitors access control systems, and supports airport response plans during significant events. This role requires completion of specialized training to coordinate and dispatch police officers during emergency situations within the airport’s delegated Metro jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will have emergency dispatching experience and is reliable, dependable, and able to remain focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Candidates should possess proficient keyboarding and data entry skills, be able to effectively use a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, and successfully multitask between computer, telephone, radio, and other communication systems while managing multiple priorities. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility List to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Employee Services. Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of full-time dispatching experience. Successful completion of an external law enforcement or fire agency dispatch academy or related training may be substituted for one (1) year of full-time dispatching experience. Emergency dispatch experience is preferred. College coursework or formal training is desirable. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources. License and Certifications : Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of hire. Satisfactory completion of all specialized training in police dispatch operations is required prior to completion of probationary/qualifying period. Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions: May be required to work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work day, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment. Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions. Background Check: Employment with the Department of Avia…

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