Part-time Police Dispatcher

Status: position working varied relief shifts not to exceed 28 hours weekly
Hourly rate: $23.00

***NOTE: This position is posted year-round and filled as needed.

- The ideal candidate deals tactfully and courteously with the public and city employees.

- Works rotating shifts, including weekends. Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center, answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call, gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay.

- Dispatches police and other response vehicles for emergencies; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department in the event of an emergency situation; ensures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required.

- Records data into the computer system regarding radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as traffic lights out and streets closed and keeps emergency personnel informed.

- Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working order.

- Operates radios as needed and assists in radio communications; operates base radio as required. Sends and receives computer messages.

- This is a safety sensitive position

- Performs other duties as requested
Requirements

- Minimum age 18 and demonstrates maturity

- High school graduate or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, and other related duties.

- Good moral character

- REJIS certification and experience in police/fire dispatching is preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran