Public Safety Dispatcher

Boulder City, NV
Boulder City Police Department

Salary: $64,792.00 – $86,507.20 Annually

Closing Date: 1/6/2025

Position Summary:

This position provides a full array of public safety communications services for Police, Fire, and EMS on a 24-hour, 7-day basis. The Police Communications Dispatcher receives and transmits routine and 9-1-1 emergency telephone and radio calls, dispatches required personnel and/or equipment; performs responsible clerical work of moderate complexity; operates various dispatch center equipment including computers, teletypes, general office equipment.

Essential Functions:

  • Answer Emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
  • Dispatch appropriate personnel to location or incident scene.
  • Respond to needs of officers and fire personnel involved in public safety related activities.
  • Maintain composure during incident period and prioritize tasks according to importance.
  • Relay information to other agencies and coordinate mutual response radio traffic.
  • Operate a variety of equipment such as: Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, record management system (RMS), state linked terminal, vehicle mapping, multiple-line telephone and police radio.
  • Assess situations and make appropriate decisions consistent with established guidelines and training.
  • Maintain accurate department and public safety records and files.
  • Act as first line answering point for the department and respond to requests from the public.
  • Effectively use the English language including spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, and,
  • One (1) years of experience requiring constant public contact, preferably with radio broadcasting equipment.
  • Current or be able to obtain certifications in Emergency medical Dispatcher (EMD), NCIC/NCJIS, and CPR from the State of Nevada.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
  • Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
  • Must be able to type 35 wpm.