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Airport Control Center Dispatcher

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Control Center Dispatcher position. This position monitors and operates a variety of transportation, communications, and security systems used to distribute real-time communication, dispatch skilled trade workers and emergency personnel, monitor access control systems, ascertain the condition and security of airport facilities and equipment, and execute appropriate airport response plans to a significant event. In addition, the Airport Operations Dispatcher will be required to undergo specialized training to coordinate and dispatch police officers in every emergency situation within the airports' delegated Metro jurisdiction.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements:

  • Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of full-time dispatching experience
  • Successful completion of an external law enforcement or fire agency dispatch academy or related training may be substituted for one (1) year of full-time dispatching experience.
  • Emergency dispatch experience is preferred.
  • College coursework or formal training is desirable.
  • Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  • License and Certifications: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of hire. Satisfactory completion of all specialized training in police dispatch operations is required prior to completion of probationary/qualifying period. Required to complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Required to maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.
  • Working Conditions: May be required to work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work day, evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
  • Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
  • Residency Requirement: Permanent employees is required to maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.
  • Citizenship: Candidates need to be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
  • Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Communicates in a friendly and professional manner, projecting a positive image.
  • Performs dispatch duties which include dispatching LVMPD Officers to emergency and non-emergency law enforcement situations and related FAA mandated security regulations within the airport property.
  • Dispatchers respond to airport related law enforcement situations and maintain event logs, dispatching Metro officers using 400 codes and training in Airport Metro Academy curriculum to ensure officer safety in full compliance of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) codes and regulations.
  • Monitors, operates, and responds to a computerized facility management system which will alarm in out of the ordinary situations; responds to various problems such as fire, smoke, water flow, HVAC or other maintenance needs in buildings, tunnels, and exterior locations; dispatches the appropriate responders, monitors their actions and resets alarms as events dictate.
  • Enters information in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS), SCOPE, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and other local, state, and national computer files; confirms validity and status of information for other agencies.
  • Regulates and monitors information to motorists via I-215 tunnel Connector Computer System to change lane restrictions, speeds or detours in the event of emergencies with the I-215 Tunnel Connector.
  • Monitors and operates a computerized card key security and security alarm system; identifies potential security breaches and dispatches the appropriate responder.
  • Monitors and operates two computerized tram status control systems for all terminals; reports any apparent difficulties to management and affected tenants while coordinating response between airport and contract maintenance staff.
  • Responds to all emergencies at all airports within the airport system, including medical emergencies, accidents, altercations, bomb threats, fires and aircraft emergencies; notifies the proper responding staff and agencies and assists in coordinating the action of responders.
  • Operates a 24-hour, 7-day a week
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