Police Radio Dispatcher II Lateral

Salary: $58,818.96 – $96,904.08 Annually

Position Summary:

Why do locals love Spokane? It may depend on whom you ask but most will tell you it is because of the abundance of outdoor recreation, numerous waterways within a close driving distance, arts and culture, a plethora of breweries and wineries, and a rich food scene in the vibrant downtown core. With its natural beauty, entertainment, award winning K-12 schools and excellent colleges and universities it’s no wonder why Spokane continues to grow!

Essential Functions:

• Receives operational calls and messages by police radio, telephone and computer.
• Provides requested information or transmits messages and information to mobile units.
• Dispatches additional police units on trouble calls, as directed.
• Relays messages between mobile units, portable units and other City departments
• Operates an electronic message recorder.
• Maintains an operational log, monitors other City department radio frequencies, and takes indicated action in an emergency.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports, records and files.
• Performs extensive operation at computer terminals.
• Receives emergency calls, transferred through 911 operators.
• Dispatches emergency personnel and equipment, in accordance with departmental policy or as directed.
• Enters, updates and receives information, emergency and non-emergency, using the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) computer.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate radio files.
• Maintains radio, telephone and computer contact with other agencies and public safety support organizations.
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of records and reports.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• One year of continuous experience (full-time or equivalent hours) and employed within the last eighteen months as a law enforcement radio dispatcher utilizing a Computer Aided Dispatch System.
• We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.
• Within one year of appointment, employees in this classification must have the ability to type a minimum of 200 keystrokes (40 words) per minute.