Pay Increase Announcement
The City of Gadsden is currently accepting applications for Communication Specialist. This is a full-time position with benefits. The salary range has been increased to $14.00 per hour ($29,120.00 Per year ) and after training the salary range will be moved to $14.90 per hour.($30,992.00 per year).
Operates two-way radio system in the receipt and transmission of police, fire and ambulance calls; dispatches equipment as necessary; does related work as required. May also serve as switchboard operator and complaint taker.
Positions in this classification involve routine dispatching work by telephone or radio. Calls are received for police, fire, ambulance and other emergency equipment whereupon a dispatcher contacts by radio or telephone the unit or units to the dispatched, giving the type and location of the emergency and other pertinent information. The dispatcher also records all information concerning calls and complaints. Supervision is received from the Communications Supervisor.
Apply Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street Personnel Department, Room 201 between 8:30 – 4:00 p.m. Open until filled.
