Public Safety Dispatcher

SALARY

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LOCATION

Ames, IA

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JOB TYPE

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Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

25-2202-03

DEPARTMENT

Police

OPENING DATE

12/01/2025

CLOSING DATE

1/2/2026 12:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

PPME

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?

Yes

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b15a259924c342e1a434d38c270a4a0b

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

## General Information

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The City of Ames is looking to fill at least one position as Public Safety Dispatcher, within the Police Department. A Public Safety Dispatcher with the Ames Police Department performs work involved in the operation of a complex communications system; receives and handles both emergency and non-emergency communications from a wide range of sources; dispatches appropriate services, personnel, and and/or equipment in response to police, fire, or medical emergencies; and performs other related work as required. The work for this position is within a 24/7/365 environment and is subject to shift assignment and creates occasional mandatory overtime.

• SALARY
  
  

The Starting Annual Salary For This Position Is $55,483 ($26.67 Per Hour) As Of July 1, 2025. Specified Months Of City Of Ames Dispatcher Service Are Applied In Step Increases To Salary, Per The PPME Bargaining Agreement. The Current Steps Are Outlined Below

• July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 **July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
  
  

Months Annual Pay Months Annual Pay

0-18 $55,483 0-18 $57,147

19-36 $58,158 19-36 $59,903

37 and up $67,222 37 and up $69,239

• HIRING WAGE INCENTIVE
  
  

Anyone who begins employment from this recruitment shall receive a hiring wage incentive to equal$1000.

This Incentive Shall Be Paid In The Following Increments

• 50% upon hire
• 25% after 6 months of employment
• 25% after probationary period ends or 12 months of employment (whichever is later)
  
  

If you have anyone who has referred you to this posting, please include their name in the Supplemental Questions response.

***In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.***

• Applications submitted for this position by the application deadline may be considered for other openings in this classificationfor up to 10 months.
  
  

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