Michigan-Wayne County Airport Authority (Metro Airport/Willow Run) Question on a job

[Hockey9019]

A few weeks ago, I applied for a position with the Metro Airport Authority (Detroit Metro/Willow Run) for Civilian Dispatcher through the MCOLES Job Posting website. After I submitted the application, I received confirmation of the application submission.


Fast forward to today.


I receive a call this morning which I missed, and on the message, its the Director of Human Resources (I'm almost positive the Director since it was a secretary when I call back) for the Wayne County Airport Authority asking me to call back. So of course I do and finally we get in touch.

So he basically said, you applied for the Civilian Dispatcher Position correct? I stated yes I did and still interested. Well he then went on and said well while I was reviewing your resume and application, I seen that you worked at such and such health care in such and such town right? I replied with yeah.

So he said well we have a position here, that does many of the things you did at the hospital. He read a description of the position and basically he said, Answer alarms that come in, prioritize the alarm call, dispatch the proper people to it, monitor the CCTV, and a few other things along them lines. He said the pay was exactly the same as the Civilian Dispatcher position, is Union, Benefits included, and so on. He asked me if I was interested and I responded with yeah.

I don't really remember the title for the position since I have never really heard of it before. I think it was something like Security Controller or something different.

He said he contacted me because he liked what was on my resume and my qualifications/experience match the positions description. So when I got to a computer, I logged onto the Metro Airport website and looked for the position. I can't find anything open other then Civilian Dispatcher. So I'm thinking this must of been one of those things where he seen my resume and asked if I was interested before it went public? Maybe? I don't know. Never had this happen to me before. I would assume this would require a pretty big security clearance I think. Then again, its the Government. The final thing is, is it was the Director of Human Resources that contacted me. (Almost sure it was the director as I said) In my past experiences, the Director never did any of the hiring of "street people".

Anyway, anyone familiar with Wayne County Airport Authority/Metro Airport that can give me some information what exactly this may be? He's mailing me out a new application/background check paperwork so we'll see when it gets here. I go next week for an "interview". Like I said, never had this situation happen so not sure.


The position I originally applied for is right here:

Employment Listing :: Civilian Dispatcher

Posting Dates
1/29/2008 - 2/22/2008

Pay Rate
$28, 375

Qualifications
ELIGIBLE PERSONS MUST: 1.Have a high school diploma or its equivalent 2. Have a working knowledge of computer-aided dispatch systems and emergency/ non-emergency phone systems and personal computers including Microsoft Office Software and alarm monitoring software 3.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the public 4.Handle stressful situations and be able to multi-task 5.Qualify for an Airport Security Badge 6.Have a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License and a safe, acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications include: one year experience working in a dispatch or central monitoring station environment and have earned 30 college credits from an accredited college or university Email your resume to: jobs@wcaa.us or fax it to: (734) 955-5737 no later than February 22, 2008. WCAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES: Dispatch police and/or fire personnel for emergency responses; monitors alarms and operates telephones, computers and radios in the dispatch center including answers, gathers, transmits or relay necessary information of all incoming calls; broadcast the nature, location and time of incident as required; maintain dispatch center work area and logs on radio and telephone communications; maintain on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps personnel informed of all incoming pertinent information; inputs data to standard office and department forms, both manual and automated; compiles and tabulates data; completes and maintain documents and records. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Candidates will be provided training in the operation of communications equipment such as radio, computer, telephone, etc. Successful completion of this training is a condition of employment. Employees in this position work on a 24 hour seven day operation, which may include weekends, holidays and overtime.

http://www.metroairport.com/about/jo...asp?jobPK=1083

[BJJVad]

A few weeks ago, I applied for a position with the Metro Airport Authority (Detroit Metro/Willow Run) for Civilian Dispatcher through the MCOLES Job Posting website. After I submitted the application, I received confirmation of the application submission.


Fast forward to today.


I receive a call this morning which I missed, and on the message, its the Director of Human Resources (I'm almost positive the Director since it was a secretary when I call back) for the Wayne County Airport Authority asking me to call back. So of course I do and finally we get in touch.

So he basically said, you applied for the Civilian Dispatcher Position correct? I stated yes I did and still interested. Well he then went on and said well while I was reviewing your resume and application, I seen that you worked at such and such health care in such and such town right? I replied with yeah.

So he said well we have a position here, that does many of the things you did at the hospital. He read a description of the position and basically he said, Answer alarms that come in, prioritize the alarm call, dispatch the proper people to it, monitor the CCTV, and a few other things along them lines. He said the pay was exactly the same as the Civilian Dispatcher position, is Union, Benefits included, and so on. He asked me if I was interested and I responded with yeah.

I don't really remember the title for the position since I have never really heard of it before. I think it was something like Security Controller or something different.

He said he contacted me because he liked what was on my resume and my qualifications/experience match the positions description. So when I got to a computer, I logged onto the Metro Airport website and looked for the position. I can't find anything open other then Civilian Dispatcher. So I'm thinking this must of been one of those things where he seen my resume and asked if I was interested before it went public? Maybe? I don't know. Never had this happen to me before. I would assume this would require a pretty big security clearance I think. Then again, its the Government. The final thing is, is it was the Director of Human Resources that contacted me. (Almost sure it was the director as I said) In my past experiences, the Director never did any of the hiring of "street people".

Anyway, anyone familiar with Wayne County Airport Authority/Metro Airport that can give me some information what exactly this may be? He's mailing me out a new application/background check paperwork so we'll see when it gets here. I go next week for an "interview". Like I said, never had this situation happen so not sure.


The position I originally applied for is right here:

Did he offer you a cigar?



Sorry couldn't resist. For your question, I do not have a response.

[Hockey9019]

Did he offer you a cigar?



Sorry couldn't resist. For your question, I do not have a response.

Pshh


I can't find ANYTHING on this job or anything near it. Oh well...

[MDEMT280]

The dispatcher position looks like a pretty decent gig. Pay is kinda crappy, though.

And working at an airport can be expensive, especially if you have to pay for parking. As an airport employee once, I still had to pay to park in the employee lot (about $50 a month I think), and ride a 20-30 minute shuttle to and from my car each day. Food prices are jacked up if you don't bring your own lunch, too. Not that I RECOMMEND a dispatcher job in an airport, and buying lunch from the fast food joints at the same time. Sedentary job + fast food every day = extra tonnage.

I'd definitely wait to see the paperwork on this new mystery position, before committing to anything.

One question I have is, is it for sure at DTW, or could it be at another airport that the authority manages? Perhaps one that doesn't have its own police force, etc., and would be more of a security guard position than a full-fledged, full-service emergency dispatch position?

[Hockey9019]

The dispatcher position looks like a pretty decent gig. Pay is kinda crappy, though.

And working at an airport can be expensive, especially if you have to pay for parking. As an airport employee once, I still had to pay to park in the employee lot (about $50 a month I think), and ride a 20-30 minute shuttle to and from my car each day. Food prices are jacked up if you don't bring your own lunch, too. Not that I RECOMMEND a dispatcher job in an airport, and buying lunch from the fast food joints at the same time. Sedentary job + fast food every day = extra tonnage.

I'd definitely wait to see the paperwork on this new mystery position, before committing to anything.

One question I have is, is it for sure at DTW, or could it be at another airport that the authority manages? Perhaps one that doesn't have its own police force, etc., and would be more of a security guard position than a full-fledged, full-service emergency dispatch position?

Its not dispatcher for Police/Fire EMS Directly.

From what I gathered, it would be for BOTH Willow Run/DTW Airports


Not really sure where it would be stationed. Maybe near the central dispatch area too?

[MDEMT280]

So, what you're saying is, the dispatcher position that you pasted into a ginormous quote block, has absolutely nothing to do with the position that you discussed with the HR fellow today?

[Hockey9019]

So, what you're saying is, the dispatcher position that you pasted into a ginormous quote block, has absolutely nothing to do with the position that you discussed with the HR fellow today?

If you knew how to read, it doesn't. ;):p What I pasted was the position I ORIGINALLY applied for which led this person to contact me via this other non publicized position ;)

[MDEMT280]

Hockey, you ramble.

I'm going to start billing by the word if I have to keep reading your posts. ;)

[Hockey9019]

Hockey, you ramble.

I'm going to start billing by the word if I have to keep reading your posts. ;)

I'll start charging admission to even access my posts then ;)


Rambling, yeah, you're not the first person to say that. Must be the sudden onset of ADD or something...

[michiganstud]

Hockey, you ramble.

I'm going to start billing by the word if I have to keep reading your posts. ;)

I"m just going to stop reading his posts. I'll have more time for my own life then.:eek:

[Coastie 585]

Hockey, you ramble.

I'm going to start billing by the word if I have to keep reading your posts.

Doesn't work. :(

I'll start charging admission to even access my posts then

No one would pay. :D

[chewy]

Hockey,

They do have what they used to call security managers or controllers. It's been a while since I was stationed out there but... They have the dispatchers but then they have security which issues all the ID badges and is in charge of all the secure doors, alarms, cameras and such. Every door going to a non-public area at DMA has an ID key pad, alarm and cameras. Every Auto Defib box has an alarm on it incase it is broken for use, etc. The position you talked about, I believe, is the group of people responsible for monitoring the hundreds of cameras, secure doors and alarms. For example, one of our supervisors got in serious trouble because she used her door key card to open a door into the FIS (the Customs area) and allowed some new trainees through the door without swiping thier cards through. Things like that are taken hugely serious (by security, not many other people but security for sure) and if they see it you get in trouble. If someone tries to pull open a door without a keycard swipe it sets off a frigging anoying alarm and security and the deputies come a runnin. I know they do a few other things as well but that is the part that I've had experience with.

[gringoscott]

I"m just going to stop reading his posts. I'll have more time for my own life then.:eek:

You just came back! How much more time could you possibly need? :D And we all know that RP is life, anyway. And part of life is dealing with annoyances. Not to insinuate or anything, hockey... :p

[MP_Steve]

I would assume this would require a pretty big security clearance I think.

I have never heard of anyone outside of the federal government, military, or official contractor requiring their employees to have or maintain a security clearance.

[Hockey9019]

You just came back! How much more time could you possibly need? :D And we all know that RP is life, anyway. And part of life is dealing with annoyances. Not to insinuate or anything, hockey... :p

He was gone recovering from a Goat and Llama "incident" from what I heard ;)

Hockey,

They do have what they used to call security managers or controllers. It's been a while since I was stationed out there but... They have the dispatchers but then they have security which issues all the ID badges and is in charge of all the secure doors, alarms, cameras and such. Every door going to a non-public area at DMA has an ID key pad, alarm and cameras. Every Auto Defib box has an alarm on it incase it is broken for use, etc. The position you talked about, I believe, is the group of people responsible for monitoring the hundreds of cameras, secure doors and alarms. For example, one of our supervisors got in serious trouble because she used her door key card to open a door into the FIS (the Customs area) and allowed some new trainees through the door without swiping thier cards through. Things like that are taken hugely serious (by security, not many other people but security for sure) and if they see it you get in trouble. If someone tries to pull open a door without a keycard swipe it sets off a frigging anoying alarm and security and the deputies come a runnin. I know they do a few other things as well but that is the part that I've had experience with.

Thanks Chewy for the information. Can't hurt to try it out for a bit and see how much I like/dislike it