911 Dispatcher

La Paz, AZ
La Paz County Sheriff

Salary: $19.46/hour

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, dispatchers will be responsible for taking incoming phone calls from citizens; radio calls from officers, firefighters and medical personnel; prioritize the calls and process them according to the nature of the call.

Essential Functions:

  • Answer 911 calls and dispatch non-emergency calls
  • Make entries on a computer aided system
  • Operate and make entries on a national computer system
  • Verify warrants from computer system
  • Operate a radio system from a computer console
  • Transfer calls to the appropriate agency or division
  • Accurately maintain a computer database
  • Provide pre-arrival instructions in medical emergencies
  • Other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  • Must be a United States Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

  • Some knowledge of law enforcement, fire and medical practices
  • Extensive knowledge in the use of computers, radios and other office machine
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment
  • Ability to type 30 – 45 WPM with minimal errors