Dispatcher

Salary: $24.51 to $26.48 per hour

Essential Functions:

• Duties of a Dispatcher are primary in public safety as calls for service are received by the Dispatcher and appropriate personnel of the Police, Fire and Emergency Medical services are dispatched as needed.
• The Dispatcher must transmit and receive information and messages between public safety divisions and other law enforcement and emergency service providers.
• All calls received and the actions taken are recorded and maintained accurately in computer-based systems.
• Position is supervised by the Supervisor of Dispatch under authority of the Chief of Police and/or his designee.

Requirements:

• Must be a High School graduate.
• Demonstrated proficiency in effective use of a keyboard and recording effectively into computer systems required.
• A solid understanding of effective record maintenance required.
• Clear and effective in communication by phone and in person essential; ability to read and write clearly in English required.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions; able to work on computer keyboard for long periods of time.
• Ability to work day, night and weekend shifts required.
• Must be willing and able to work extended shifts and/or double shifts in emergency situations.
• Hearing at or correctible to normal ranges; must hear without impediment in all telephone contacts.
• Able to speak in another language is a plus.