QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR TAKING THE PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION:

Admission to this departmental promotion examination will be limited to current employees of the Tompkins County Emergency Response Department. Applicants must currently hold, and have held 36 months of permanent and/or contingent permanent competitive class status as a Dispatch Supervisor or 72 months of full-time permanent and/or contingent permanent competitive class status in the title of Emergency Services Dispatcher or an equivalent combination as determined by the Commissioner of Personnel. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

An applicant must be eligible for all NYSPIN certifications and/or eJustice portals (pass a criminal background check) at the time of application and, if hired, must maintain such eligibility for the duration of employment.

Must obtain certification as a CAD System Applications Administrator through the department’s CAD Systems vendor within one year of the date of appointment and maintain certification for the duration of employment.

Must posess a valid New York State motor vehicle operators license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the job.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.