Dispatcher I (Experienced & Entry Level)

Salary: $6,455 to $8,321 per month.

Position Summary:

A Dispatcher I is a civilian employee of the Police Department who performs a variety of tasks in the Department’s Support Services Division. The Dispatcher I receives incoming calls for police assistance and response; acts as a primary Dispatcher when appropriate; performs a variety of general support duties related to police communications; completes a wide variety of general clerical duties.

Requirements:

• A combination of education and work experience including 2-3 years of general office work involving typing of varied materials, public contact, general filing and basic record keeping;
• Type at least 40 wpm net.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling;
• Modern office practices and procedures;
• Record keeping.
• Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routine;
• Write English legibly; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;
• Type and learn the operation of other standard office equipment;
• A willingness to work varying shifts; and to learn radio dispatching skills.