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The Nichols Hills Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Communications Officer position. Minimum requirements include high school diploma or GED, ability to write routine reports and correspondence, ability to communicate effectively, ability to operate radio and computer, and the ability to pass required tests. Shift work is required. No felony convictions. OLETS certification and/or emergency dispatching experience preferred. Starting yearly salary is $27,934.96 to 29,861.46 (depending on certification and experience) with an excellent benefit package. Pay scale tops at $37, 712.18. Applications are available at the Nichols Hills Police Department, 6407 Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills, OK 73116.

The City of Nichols Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or handicap.

City of Bethany

Bethany Police Department
Communication Specialist
(911 Operator)

The Bethany Police Department is testing for qualified applicants for the position of Communication Specialist. Those with police dispatching experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Job functions include answering 911 emergency calls, dispatching police , fire and medical services. The successful applicant must have the ability to multi-task in an often fast paced, high stress environment. Excellent communication and computer skills will be needed. Applicants must complete an extensive background check, those with felony convictions will not be considered.

Applicants must be able to work shifts, weekends and holidays. The City of Bethany offers a generous benefit package including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays. The applicant will receive health care insurance and retirement. Pay ranges from $24,257 to $37,342. Applicants will complete a written exam, oral review board interview and interview with the Chief of Police.

Applications for the position can be obtained online at www.cityofbethany.org, completed applications will be accepted in person at the Bethany Police Department or by mail at P.O. Box 1340, Bethany, Oklahoma 73008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

City of Edmond

Communications Specialist

For details: http://www.edmondok.com/hr/jobs?ID=269

City of Yukon

Communications Specialist, Yukon Police Department

Position Description: A Communications Specialist performs the duties of a frontline representative for the City of Yukon and the City of Piedmont after business hours. Performed are a variety of clerical, administrative, and technical duties in receiving all 911, emergency, and non-emergency requests for Police, Fire, and Medical assistance during one of three assigned 8 hour shifts. The Yukon Police Department is a full-service agency.

Desired Skills and Knowledge
∙ Ability to multi-task under stressful and non-stressful situations
∙ Skills in computers, teletypes, and business type machines
∙ Possess effective team-working concepts
∙ Excellent verbal and written communications skills
∙ Following oral and written instructions and directives
∙ Maintaining confidentiality
∙ Dealing effectively with local, state, and federal agencies as well as the
general public.

Requirements: Communications Specialist’s applicants must be a U. S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, provide a copy of a high school diploma or GED equivalent, be able to type no less than thirty-five words per minute, and have no felony convictions or any other disqualifying criminal histories.

Salary and Benefits: The City of Yukon offers a full range of benefits which is one of the best in the State of Oklahoma. The beginning salary for the fiscal year 2011-2012 is $31,609. The City of Yukon provides their employees with paid insurance, college incentives and reimbursement, shift differential pay, twelve paid holidays, accrued vacation, sick leave, longevity pay, a week’s salary on your birthday, and paid retirement.

Download Application www.cityofyukonok.gov.

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office

Communications Officer

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Communications Officer. Min. Requirements: Age 18, Highschool Diploma or GED, Oklahoma drivers license, US Citizen, Computer & typing skill of 25 wpm, No felony convictions. OLETS certification and emergency dispatching experience preferred. Excellent benefit package including Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System. Starting salary of $24,300 - $25,500 py. Apply 203 S. Jones, Norman OK.