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Friday, July 18, 2025

Butler Police Communications Officer Position Available

 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE

The City of Butler Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Police Department for a Communications Officer.  We offer employers fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a complete retirement package by the MO LAGERS system.   Successful candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of education and experience, and a valid driver’s license. Duties include, but are not limited to receiving, processing, transmitting, and/or dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire, emergency medical, and other public safety services via telephone and other communication devices. Effective oral and written communication skills, sensitivity to working with confidential material; flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing environment and priorities; positive attitude, integrity, and excellent judgement. Work schedule includes assignments to the night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Pre-employment and random post-employment drug testing are required. Applications are available at Butler Police Department, 309 N Fulton Street, Butler, Missouri 64730, or on our website at https://www.butlerpolice.com or https://www.cityofbutlermo.com. The City of Butler is an equal opportunity employer. Position is open until filled.

 


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