police and fire dispatcher

City of Winooski

<p>The dispatcher processes and directs, receives all oral and much of the written communications coming into the Police Department. By following established procedures and employing common sense he or she performs highly responsible communications work in receiving and dispatching police, rescue and fire emergency calls and messages to the appropriate authorities and personnel. The dispatcher maintains and retrieves records and files information for dissemination to patrol units and department personnel. The dispatcher has primary responsibility for the initial deployment of public safety personnel and equipment subject to the provisions of the applicable written directives.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $26.94 - $33.58 per hour</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you at least 18 years of age?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Police Dispatcher

City of Winooski Vermont

<div><div><p>The Dispatcher serves as the central point for receiving and directing communications for the Police Department. This position is responsible for handling incoming phone, radio, and written communications and ensuring information is relayed to the appropriate personnel. Following established procedures and using sound judgment, the Dispatcher performs critical communications work by receiving and dispatching police, fire, and rescue calls and coordinating responses with the appropriate public safety personnel. The Dispatcher also maintains and retrieves records and files information needed to support patrol units and department staff. The position has primary responsibility for the initial deployment of public safety personnel and equipment, in accordance with established policies and written directives.</p><p><b>
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Employment applications and resumes can also be emailed or sent to our address:</p><p>
hr@winooskivt.gov</p><p>
City of Winooski<br>
Dept. of Human Resources<br>
27 West Allen Street, Winooski, Vermont 05404</p></div></div>

City of Chaffee

<p><b>POLICE DISPATCHER </b></p><p><b>REPORTS TO: Communications Director </b></p><p><b>SUPERVISES: Non-supervisory position </b></p><p><b>DEFINITION: </b></p><p>The Communications Dispatcher dispatches emergency and non-emergency equipment and personnel for user agencies in response to calls-for-service including police, fire, and animal control services; provides information to the public; provides information to the user agencies.</p><p>ESSENTIAL AND RELATED FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:</p><p>Essential Functions:</p><p>- Receives telephone complaints concerning crimes and police emergencies and dispatches appropriate police patrol units by radio to investigate. Relays instructions and questions for field units.</p><p>- Receives telephone information concerning fire and medical emergencies and dispatches appropriate fire and ambulance units by radio. Relays instructions and questions from field units.</p><p>- Receives telephone complaints concerning animals and dispatches appropriate animal control units to investigate. Relays instructions and questions from field units.</p><p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p><p>- Ability to type 35 words per minute.</p><p>- Ability to maintain good working relationships in servicing all levels of City government and user agencies.</p><p>- Ability to successfully work within the City&rsquo;s philosophy of customer service.</p><p>- Ability to clearly read, write and spell in English.</p><p>- Ability in projecting a clear, distinct speaking voice.</p><p>- Ability to work under pressure in response to emergency situations.</p><p>- Good interpersonal communications and public contact skills.</p><p>- Ability to read and interpret maps.</p><p>- Ability to work rotating shift/hours, including nights, holidays and weekends.</p><p>- Ability to pass drug test</p><p>- - Ability to successfully complete one year probationary period.</p><p>- Ability to successfully complete the MULES certification training within six months of hire date.</p><p>- Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned dispatch equipment.</p><p>- Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.</p><p>- Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.</p><p><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: </b></p><p>- Receives and transmits the above information by operating communication consoles, two-way radio, telephone, paging, various computers, fire department pagers and intrusion alarm equipment.</p><p>- Maintains appropriate records, computer data base, maps, diagrams, and written procedures relating to such activities.</p><p>Related Functions:</p><p>- Prepare special reports as may be required.</p><p>- Assists Chief of Police, Patrol Officers and Communications Director in projects as needed.</p><p>- Maintains accurate logs relating to criminal history, calls-for-service, and other related reports.</p><p>-</p><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: </b></p><p>Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate the possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:</p><p>- High school graduate or GED. and</p><p>- One year of successful full-time responsible experience performing work where the essential functions of the job involved public contracts, computer usage, or heavy telephone traffic.</p><p>MULES certified prefered.</p><p><b>WORKING CONDITIONS</b>:</p><p>Work in an office environment; sustained posture and intense attentiveness for prolonged periods.</p><p>Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Gilbert, Arizona

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City of Junction City

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Police Dispatcher I

A Pocono Country Place

<p>A Large-Scale Community Association is seeking to fill a Part-time Dispatcher role within the Department of Public Safety. This position would be responsible for rapid response of incoming and outgoing calls within the community and receive incoming telephone or alarm system calls regarding emergency and non-emergency police and fire service, and emergency ambulance service needs. This position would also answer routine inquiries and refer calls not requiring dispatches to appropriate departments. They would Provide emergency medical instructions to callers. Monitor alarm systems to detect emergencies such as fires and illegal entry into establishments. Wage commensurate with experience. We are EOE and drug free</p><p><b>Skills</b></p><ul><li>Oral Communication Skills</li><li>Written Communication Skills</li><li>Conflict Resolution Skills</li><li>Customer Service Skills</li><li>Detail Oriented</li><li>Reading Skills</li></ul><p><b>Education/Experience:</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent</li><li>Prior experience preferred</li><li>Time Management</li><li>Computer Literacy</li></ul><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: From $17.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p>People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Typing: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Driver's License (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Public Safety Dispatcher

Arkansas State University

<div><div><div><div><div>Employment Status:
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</div><div><b>ASU-Jonesboro</b></div>
</div><div><div>Proposed Salary Range:
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<b>Please note:</b> All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.</p>
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The Call Center Specialist is responsible for providing emergency assistance and response through the use of communications equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.</p>
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This posting is open for continued recruitment of individuals seeking employment for the position of Call Center Specialist with the University Police Department. This pool position allows applicants to be considered for every Call Center Specialist position that becomes available.</b></p><ul><li>
Frequent contact with department personnel, university officials, and local law enforcement agencies. Operates computer consoles, video monitoring equipment and other communication devices in the public safety department to receive requests for assistance; identifies the nature of the situation and dispatches public safety officers and/or other personnel as required</li><li>
Receives 911 emergency calls and monitors fire and security alarm systems, determines the type and severity of the emergency and alerts the proper authority</li><li>
Maintains accurate records of calls and other communication transmissions and enters the information into a computer for preparation of written transcripts and reports</li><li>
Coordinates the activities of field officers with superior officers and local law and fire authorities and develops positive communication links for active participation during possible disasters and emergencies</li><li>
Assists public safety officers in the preparation of reports; prepares incident reports; submits crime statistics to the National Crime Information Center and other organizations as required</li><li>
Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned</li><li>
Maintain appropriate paperwork relevant to incident numbers, ACIC entries, and radio logs</li><li>
Maintain a professional attitude toward both the public and staff at all times. Dispatchers will be helpful and display a positive attitude toward all persons contacted</li><li>
Use codes appropriately and effectively to minimize radio talk time</li><li>
Ability to manage work load effectively to efficiently keep with the university and the police departments mission statements</li><li>
Executes direction and plans from superiors. Works effectively with superiors, peers, and profits from constructive criticism</li><li>
Provides full-time dispatch duties consisting of (1) transmitting and receiving telecommunications via radio to/from officers. (2) logging activities and emergency notes on computerized log and emailing log to various university officials</li><li>
Operate the ACIC terminal to run driver and vehicle licenses, names, and/or other information as requested by officers or parking services. Operating the ACIC (Arkansas Crime Information Center) requires being certified by the State of Arkansas and is held legally accountable for information that is requested and distributed. Dispatcher also acknowledges terminal messages to &quot;A-StateJ&quot; or &quot;GLAW&quot; in a timely manner</li><li>
Dispatcher is responsible for dispatching emergency personnel (fire department, ambulance, etc.)</li><li>
Monitor and respond to two alarm systems</li><li>
General campus and fowler center as well as monitoring two separate emergency phones, speaking to individuals who have activated an emergency phone located on campus or in the elevators.</li><li>
Answer the phone, taking messages, transferring phone calls, and waiting on customers</li><li>
Answer calls and requests for parking services for vehicle license information and to request officers to stand by with vehicle when towing vehicles and other requests</li><li>
Able to reason through a problem and come to an acceptable conclusion in routine situations. Makes reasonable decisions based on information available. Dispatcher makes good decisions without assistance</li><li>
Adheres to the chain-of-command and accepts his/her role in the organization</li><li>
Passes on appropriate information to other officers and dispatchers on other shifts. Dispatcher is supportive and team oriented and communicates with all members of the department effectively and positively</li><li>
Operational knowledge of, and ability to operate the Emergency Alert System, Phone recording system, and camera systems in a timely and efficient manner</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul><p></p>
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Knowledge of communications operating procedures and advanced first aid<br>
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Ability to operate broadcasting and receiving equipment, advise others in emergency treatment procedures, keep routine records, and read maps</p>
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Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays<br>
Additional hours as requested and/or needed<br>
Regular and reliable attendance</p>
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Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date</p>
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The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma<br>
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Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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