Communication Specialist I

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for a Communication Specialist I in the Emergency Operations Department. The incumbent receives, analyzes, & dispatches messages to radio-equipped units of Police, Fire & Ambulance depts. & monitors burglar & fire alarms.  HS grad. or equiv. req. w/prev. exp. in operation of a two-way radio, & computer terminal with OLETS cert. pref.  Must pass data entry test (min. of 5500 keystrokes/hr) & in-depth background check, polygraph, drug screen & hearing test. This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening. Starting Salary $21.6106/hr with benefits. Apply at the City of Midwest City, HR Dept., 100 N. Midwest Blvd., or www.midwestcityok.org/jobs and email completed and signed application to apply@midwestcityok.org.  Apps accepted until filled.  EOE.