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ALTUS – Lack of 911 operators prompted the city council to approve a $3,000 incentive for prospective communications specialists.
The decision came at the March 24 council meeting when the council also set a list of qualifications for the 911 positions.
“We’ve moved EMS operators to police 911 and we have a shortage, but that’s not new to us. This is something nationwide,” Altus City Manager Gary Jones said.
Altus has a “long list” of applicants but they’re going through the process of background checks which can take a lengthy amount of time, the city manager said. The city needs “three or four” more 911 operators to complete the employee roster…
