Telecommunicator

Evansville, IN
Evansville Police Department

Essential Functions:

  • Receives emergency 911 calls, general information calls, and radio requests for police, fire and ambulance service;
  • Prioritizes complaints and dispatches appropriate agencies and equipment;
  • Data entry and records maintenance.
  • Acts promptly in emergencies and under pressure.
  • Maintain composure at all times. Works any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays as required. Performs other duties as assigned and assists other employees as required.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred; will consider applicants without diploma based upon experience demonstrating required abilities and skills;
  • Must be able to type 30 wpm with a 90% accuracy rate;
  • Must pass a security investigation;
  • Must be certified for IDACS/NCIC within six (6) months and must maintain certification.
  • Must have either one (1) year of experience in public safety dispatching, one (1) year data entry or other computer related function or one (1) year telephone operator experience.