JOB TITLE: DISPATCHER – POLICE DEPARTMENT

POSTED: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011

PUBLISHED: BALDWIN REGISTER – SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 &

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011; ONLOOKER – WEDNESDAY,

AUGUST, 31, 2011 & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

CLOSE DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

CITY OF FOLEY EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

DISPATCHER

The City of Foley is accepting applications for a full-time Dispatcher for the Foley Police

Department to be hired immediately and to develop a roster of qualified Dispatchers to fill future

positions within the Police Department.

Candidates must have the ability to respond calmly in emergency and stressful situations,

have the ability to work well with people, and be extremely detail-oriented. Current or previous

experience as a Public Safety Dispatcher (Police, Fire, Ambulance or Emergency 911) is preferred.

Candidates must have clerical experience, be computer literate and type approximately 45 wpm

correctly. Position requires ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, process critical

information under stressful situations, and relay information accurately to others while maintaining

records of all activities. Candidates must be able to work shift work.

Starting salary is $13.049/hour with excellent benefits including paid health, dental and life

insurance, retirement through State of Alabama Retirement Systems, disability income coverage,

paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave. Successful applicant must pass both a drug test and a

full driving and criminal background check.

Applications will be accepted at Foley City Hall, 407 East Laurel Ave., Foley, AL 36535

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications may also be downloaded from the

City’s website at http://www.cityoffoley.org and will be accepted until close of business on

Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

THE CITY OF FOLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER