Part-time Police Dispatcher

Description

• The ideal candidate deals tactfully and courteously with the public and city employees.
• Works rotating shifts, including weekends. Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center, answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call, gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay.
• Dispatches police and other response vehicles for emergencies; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department in the event of an emergency situation; ensures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required.
• Records data into the computer system regarding radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as traffic lights out and streets closed and keeps emergency personnel informed.
• Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working order.
• Operates radios as needed and assists in radio communications; operates base radio as required. Sends and receives computer messages.
• This is a safety sensitive position
• Performs other duties as requested

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 and demonstrates maturity
• High school graduate or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, and other related duties.
• Good moral character
• REJIS certification and experience in police/fire dispatching is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran