Watch Center Call Taker
STARTING MONTHLY SALARY: $3,708
Listing Expiration Date:
October 6, 2025
Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with their application.
Job Description
- Ensure all SAFETNet conflicts are resolved in a timely manner
- Utilize available resources to effectively assist with preliminary requests for case support from all participating law enforcement agencies
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive or confidential information
- Respond to calls quickly, accurately and in a professional manner
- Apply specialized terminology
- Create, update and verify database entries, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date for ongoing investigations and deconfliction.
Requirements & Qualifications:
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Must reside within 30 statute miles of Kansas City, Missouri city limits during employment
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To successfully perform the essential job functions of this position, the incumbent, must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have the ability to:
- effectively perform the essential job functions and standards of the Watch Center Call Taker;
- develop and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with fellow employees, representatives from other departments, and supervisors;
- use logic and reasoning to reach conclusions and approaches to problems;
- use good judgement and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters;
- actively listen and communicate effectively;
- follow instructions and relay information; and
- be eligible for employment through the DEA. See the DEA website for further information including past drug use: https://www.dea.gov/how-to-apply/employment-eligibility.
Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Requirements:
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Position requires the ability to hear, use the telephone, and perform stationary work at a computer screen and keyboard. Incumbent will be required to sit/stand at a designated console for prolonged periods of time, type information into computer terminal.