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Personnel committee recommends early hiring of 911 dispatcher to cover planned retirement
Summary
Alpena County's Personnel Committee recommended starting recruitment immediately for a 911 dispatcher ahead of a planned retirement, citing a roughly 16-week training period and available budget transfers to cover wages.
The Alpena County Personnel Committee on May 6 recommended beginning recruitment to fill a 911 dispatcher position ahead of a planned retirement, citing training time and available budget funding.
Emergency Management and E9-1-1 Director Kim Elkie asked the committee to authorize starting the recruiting and hiring process now, saying training for a new dispatcher is approximately 16 weeks and that funds can be transferred into the dispatcher wage line to cover the position. "Training for a new dispatcher is approximately 16 weeks long," the minutes record.
Commissioner Lucille Bray moved to recommend authorizing recruitment and hiring; Commissioner Todd Britton supported the motion. A roll-call vote was taken and recorded AYES: Commissioners Bray, Britton, and Chair Brenda Foumier; NAYS: None. The committee recorded the recommendation as Action Item #1.
Why it matters: Filling the role before the incumbent's retirement aims to reduce service gaps for emergency communications given the substantial training time required. The committee's recommendation was recorded for follow-up as an action item.
