Public Safety Dispatcher

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The Muscatine County Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) is taking applications to create an eligibility list for the position of Public Safety Dispatcher. Job duties include but are not limited to: answering emergency and non‑emergency phone calls and processing requests for assistance for law enforcement, fire and medical services. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, keyboarding/typing experience and ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch certification.

Experience in telephone or radio operations and previous dispatch experience is preferred but not required. Must be available to work days, nights, holidays, weekends and on 12‑hour shifts. Starting hourly wage is $24.66 ($25.40 after July 1 st), plus if experienced. Applicant orientation and testing will be scheduled after the Final date to receive applications. Applications are available on Muscatine County’s website at muscatinecountyiowa.gov

or you can apply online at the City of Muscatine website muscatineiowa.gov. E‑mail requests can be sent to cjasper. Completed applications can be dropped off at the Public Safety Building; 312 E 5 th St, Muscatine, Iowa or emailed to cjasper. All applicants must complete a job application to be considered; resumes only will not be accepted. Deadline for submitting applications is January 30th, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.

- MUSCOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.