Public Safety Dispatcher

The Public Safety Dispatcher answers 911 calls, operate telephone, radio, and other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance; take information from the public and other sources regarding medical emergencies, fires, crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of violence, accidents, and other public safety matters; coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel; access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed; provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures. Answer non-emergency calls for assistance. Enter, update, and retrieve information from different computer systems relating to wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registrations, stolen vehicles, and other information. Monitor several public safety radio frequencies. Must be able to handle several tasks simultaneously with speed and accuracy; be able to type at a speed necessary for job performance, use good grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Perform jail checks, search detainees, and monitor the jail when there is no other jail staff on duty. Operate jail door controls when no jail controller is on duty. Perform other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate for this position possesses the ability to problem solve, exercise independent judgement in handling emergency calls and complex or unusual situations; value serving people, integrity, responsibility, and teamwork.

The usual shifts for this position is 6 day on, 3 day off rotation with the first 3 days on 1st shift, then 3 days on 2nd shift. Shifts are 8 hours. Requires the ability to flex to other shifts or days as needed to fill time off.