Metropolis Police Department in Need of Dispatcher

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse has advised that they are hiring a full time 911 dispatcher. Masse said that the position will likely be a night shift. 6p to 6a. (Union shop shift bids are twice a year by seniority)

Applications are available at Metropolis Police Department, 1020 Broadway St. Starting pay is $17.74 an hour plus benefits and retirement. .55 cents an hour shift differential for nights as well.

City of Metropolis Police Department is hiring a full-time dispatcher.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• 21 years of age

• US Citizen

• Work under stressful conditions

• Be able to deal with people under different stressful circumstances

• Pass drug test

• Pass criminal background test

• Pass IL State Police LEADS testing.

• Be able to type approx. 50 words per minute

• Be able to multi task under stressful situations

• Be able to work different shifts and holidays

• Excellent starting pay and benefits

You may pick up an application at City Hall or the Metropolis Police Department. Metropolis City Hall Jobs

The City of Metropolis is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Metropolis will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, sexual orientation or affectional preference, military status, or status as a special disabled or Vietnam era veteran except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification.

The City of Metropolis will prohibit harassment against any applicant or employee who is a member of one of these groups.

Applications will be accepted until close of business on Monday, November 27, 2023.