Dispatcher I DOQ - Fall 2025

Exceptional Employment Package

HIRING BONUS OPPORTUNITY!  $2,500 AFTER COMPLETION OF ONE YEAR AND $2,500 PAYABLE UPON COMPLETION OF TWO YEARS EMPLOYMENT.

Employee Benefits offered by the City of Prairie Village:

• Increased starting salary based on relevant experience and education
• State KPERS retirement system
• Educational Reimbursement - 50% of tuition annually
• Eligible to apply for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for Public Service
• Supplemental Retirement options with City Match Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Unused sick leave incentive program
• Time in Service Awards at each 3 years of employment
• Paid Parental Leave for 8 weeks, Paid Military Leave
• Individual health, dental and vision plans paid in FULL by City
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance paid in FULL by City
• All equipment provided by City
• 24 hour access to City fitness facility

Nature of Work:

Responsible for assisting police officers in effectively protecting lives and property of Prairie Village and Mission Hills residents.   As such, provides a communication link between public, other agencies and police.  Work involves performing duties with high degree of independence and proper judgment.

Responsibilities and Primary Duties/Functions:

• Receive all incoming police and 911 telephone calls; dispatch emergency services to location; provide radio services as required.
• Record data in CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system.
• Complete various computer checks requested by officers and relay response information to requesting officer.
• Maintain appropriate records and logs.
• Enter, modify and remove warrants and wants in law enforcement computer system.
• Monitor station alarms.
• Utilize and maintain recording equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some computer experience.  
• One year of emergency radio dispatch preferred.   
• No felony convictions.  Felony arrests and misdemeanor convictions will be subject to review if involving drug/alcohol violations, assault/battery violations, or any crime involving moral turpitude violations. 
• Successful completion of the Communications Training Officer Program, demonstrating a degree of proficiency compatible with standards set for position.