Police, Fire EMS Dispatcher Lateral Transfer

Applications Available

In person at Macedonia City Center - Police Dispatch (24 hours/day, 7 days/week), located at 9691 Valley View Road, Macedonia, Ohio 44056.

Completed applications (found HERE) accepted via e-mail, U.S. mail, or hand‑delivery until position(s) are filled, or the City closes the application period. E‑mail applications to jhoover.us.

Operating radio, answering and transmitting emergency (911) and non‑emergency calls for Macedonia and several other communities for police, fire and rescue calls and computer data entry (CAD). Applicants must be willing to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Shift differential per hour: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. = $1.00; 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. = $1.50.

Salary Range:
Subject to collective bargaining agreement, currently $24.57–$30.57/hour depending on prior comparable police & fire dispatch experience. Other benefits: hospitalization, dental & vision insurance, prescription coverage, paid vacation time, 15 sick days per year, 13 holidays per year, uniform allowance, and multi‑jurisdictional bonus. Accrued time may be transferred.

Applicants must be currently or within the past 12 months employed as a full‑time Classified Civil Service Police, Fire & EMS Dispatcher. Applicants must hold current LEADS and EMD certifications. Experience with T.A.C. Cad system preferred but not required. Eligible candidate(s) are required to take psychological, physical and polygraph tests. Other tests include drug screening (periodic drug screening during employment required), background check and personal interview with the appointing authority.

Successful applicant required to be a non‑smoker and remain a non‑smoker for the duration of employment.

By order of the Macedonia Civil Service Commission / Equal Opportunity Employer.