911 Dispatcher

Position Summary:

The 911 Dispatcher provides dispatching services for the Police and Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Essential Functions:

1. Screens incoming emergency and nonemergency calls and determines the proper action.
2. Dispatches emergency personnel based upon the needs of the situation with duties to include: assigning calls to EMS, all Wells County Fire Departments and the City of Bluffton and Wells County law enforcement agencies.
3. Records dates, times, and information on all calls utilizing the software system.
4. Monitors local radio traffic.
5. Enters stolen items and wanted person’s information into the Indiana Data and Communications System (IDACS) computer software system.
6. Performs a variety of office support functions, to include, but not limited to: printing reports and forms required and used by the departments.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one year related experience and/or training desired.
• Indiana Data and Communications System certification is desired.
• Previous civilian law and/or dispatcher experience is desired.