Employment

The City of Pass Christian is currently accepting applications for full time and part time dispatch positions. The salary range for the full time positions is $25,000 to $31,000 per year depending upon experience. The part time positions will be a starting pay of $10.00 per hour.  This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. For a complete job description, see below or pick up at City Hall, 200 W. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, Ms. 39571 between the hours of 8a.m. to 5p.m.

All interested individuals may submit an application in a sealed envelope to the Attention of the City Clerk at Pass Christian City Hall located at 200 West Scenic Drive or mail to City of Pass Christian, Attention: City Clerk, 200 West Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, Ms. 39571.

The City of Pass Christian reserves the right to refuse any and all applications received.  The City of Pass Christian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

Position:  Dispatcher

Dept:  Police/Fire

Starting Salary:         (depending upon experience)

Shifts:  Rotating –
10hr/12hr

Overview

The Dispatcher operates communications equipment to
receive/transmit messages and information, including police and fire
emergencies.  Information is transmitted
upon request and official records kept according to established department
policies and procedures.  Performs a
variety of clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving,
coordinating and dispatching routine and emergency calls for service.

The Dispatcher is expected to exercise judgment in
performing these duties under the general direction of a supervisor.  This is a non-exempt position and reports
directly to the Communications Supervisor.

Essential Job
Functions

• Operates telephones, radios and all other
  essential communication equipment
• Receives calls which must be properly processed:
  obtain address, nature of call, dispatch appropriate personnel and equipment to
  the scene
• Maintains radio contact will all police and fire
  units in the field
• Maintains status and current information on all
  units in and out of service
• Receives routine calls and gives information as
  requested by the public and officers/firefighters
• Assists in testing radio frequencies, make
  routing announcements and relays messages via radio
• Maintains all records in CAD
• Is familiar with the General Orders used by the
  department
• Understand and use signal and 10 codes used by
  the department
• Uses NCIC and obtains a working knowledge of the
  system and laws that govern its use

Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities

• Prior experience in the operation of two-way
  radio and/or telephone switchboard equipment
• Typing and clerical experience
• Must have the ability to work rotating shift
  work as well as nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective
  working relationships with other employees, supervisor and other departments

Education and
Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous dispatch experience is a plus

Required Licenses
or Certificates

• Must meet requirements to become a State
  Certified Public Service Telecommunicator
• Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License

Physical Demands
and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of
10+ lbs, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand to eye coordination and manual
dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office
equipment.  Subject to sitting, standing,
reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential
functions.  Working conditions are
indoors with a moderate to high noise level and a consistent high stress level.

 

The City of Pass Christian announces the following employment opportunities: The City of Pass Christian is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Two Beautification Technician General Service laborer in the Beautification Department. The rate of pay will be $9.00 per hour. The position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. For a complete job description, visit www.pass-christian.com or pick up at City Hall, 200 W. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, Ms. 39571 between the hours of 8a.m. to 5p.m. All interested individuals may submit an application at Pass Christian City Hall or mail to the City of Pass Christian, Attention: City Clerk, 200 West Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, Ms. 39571. Deadline for submittal of application is January 13, 2021 before 4:00pm The City of Pass Christian reserves the right to refuse any and all applications received. The City of Pass Christian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please click the link below to open the job description PDF. Job Description (Harbor) Harbor Services Worker_beautificationgeneralservices1

The City of Pass Christian announces the following employment opportunity:

The City of Pass Christian is currently accepting applications for a Operator 2 in the Pass Christian Public Works Department. The rate of pay will be $11.00 per hour.  This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. For a job summary, visit www.pass-christian.com or pick up at City Hall, 200 W. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, Ms. 39571 between the hours of 8a.m. to 5p.m.

All interested individuals may submit an application at Pass Christian City Hall or mail to the City of Pass Christian, Attention: City Clerk, 200 W. Scenic Dr., Pass Christian, Ms. 39571.

Deadline for submittal of application is January 22, 2021 before 4:00p.m.

The City of Pass Christian reserves the right to refuse any and all applications received.  The City of Pass Christian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.