York County (Penn.) and the union representing its 911 dispatchers have agreed on a new contract that changes the pay structure, intended to encourage employees to learn additional tasks in order to earn more money. Previously, new dispatchers were hired at $13.07 per hour, and then received periodic pay increases over time. Now, entry-level dispatchers will be paid just $11.50. When they successfully complete training to become a calltaker, they will earn $12.50, and will then receive $14 an hour when they become a police dispatcher. When they’re successfully trained to work all the comm center positions, they’ll earn $15 an hour. The new contract also includes annual pay hikes through 2013. Read more about new contract here.
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Who would work for that pittance? What is with comm centers east of the Rockies paying so terribly compared to the west?
Pitiful..it’s a wonder they can find anybody to do the job!!!
I agree, pay like that is a disgrace to the profession! That’s close to minimum wage in some states!