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Southwest General Health Center

<div><div><div><div><p>Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!</p>
<p>Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback</p><br>
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<p><b>POLICE DISPATCHER</b></p>
<p>Southwest General Police Dispatchers provides effective and efficient communications with police officers, medical staff, patients, and visitors. Southwest General Police Dispatcher are responsible for monitoring all; police radios, phones, computers, computer-aided dispatch programs, LEADS, and video surveillance cameras.</p><br>
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<p><b>POSITION SUMMARY:</b></p>
<ul><li>Answer calls from the public concerning emergency and non-emergency situations.</li>
<li>Dispatch all services personnel and equipment, by radio or phone, as required.</li>
<li>Maintain records (RMS), forms, and other documents.</li>
<li>Assist all non-related calls or non-emergency calls by providing the caller with appropriate information or referral.</li>
<li>Maintain dispatch center, radio, and telephone equipment as required.</li>
<li>Monitor Camera system, Fire panel, Panic/ Door alarms.</li>
<li>Assist in training new dispatchers.</li>
<li>Performs all necessary related duties as required, or directed by command staff.</li>
<li>Effectively assist other law enforcement agencies calls.</li></ul><br>
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</p><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
<p><b>Education:</b><br>
High school diploma or equivalent required.<br>
Must have LEADS certification or be able to obtain LEADS operator certification within 60 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.</p>
<p><b>Required length of experience:</b><br>
Prefer one year of law enforcement (dispatching) or security dispatching experience.<br>
Must have a basic understanding of computers, CAD (computer aided dispatch) system, and phone networks.<br>
Prefer experience with LEADS, TAC RMS, and OHLEG.<br>
Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbal.<br>
Ability to multitask is essential to success in this role.<br>
</p><b>Required licensure, certification, and/or registry:
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LEAD certification is required and must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.<br>
Must be 18 years of age or older.<br>
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license .<br>
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Location: Southwest General &middot; POLICE DEPARTMENT<br>
Schedule: FULL-TIME, Days, 7:00am-7:00pm &amp; EOW</div>

POLICE DISPATCHER

West Central Dispatch Center

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>The Police Dispatcher plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of law enforcement communications. This position involves receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, assessing the nature of the situation, and dispatching appropriate personnel and resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to analyze situations quickly, and a commitment to public safety.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Receive and prioritize incoming calls for police assistance, ensuring accurate information is gathered.</li><li>Dispatch law enforcement officers to incidents based on urgency and location.</li><li>Utilize GPS technology to track and guide units in the field.</li><li>Maintain clear and effective communication with officers on duty.</li><li>Document all calls and dispatches accurately through data entry systems.</li><li>Provide first aid instructions over the phone when necessary.</li><li>Manage conflicts calmly and professionally while maintaining composure under pressure.</li><li>Collaborate with other emergency services as needed to ensure a coordinated response.</li></ul><p><b>Skills</b></p><ul><li>Proficient in phone etiquette to ensure clear communication with callers.</li><li>Strong conflict management skills to handle high-stress situations effectively.</li><li>Knowledge of first aid principles to provide guidance during emergencies.</li><li>Ability to perform phone triage, assessing the urgency of calls quickly.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills for evaluating situations and making informed decisions.</li><li>Strong verbal communication skills for relaying information clearly to officers and callers.</li><li>Familiarity with law enforcement protocols and procedures is preferred.</li><li>Experience with data entry systems for accurate record keeping.</li><li>Proficient in using GPS technology for efficient dispatching.</li></ul><p>This role is vital in maintaining public safety through effective communication and resource management. If you are dedicated to serving your community and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this important position.</p><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: From $25.44 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>On-the-job training</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

911 Police Dispatcher

City of Pryor Creek

<b>Job Summary:</b><br>
A 911 Dispatcher is responsible for receiving and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, quickly assessing situations, and dispatching the appropriate emergency services. The role requires clear communication, quick decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Dispatchers must efficiently operate specialized communication systems and adhere to emergency protocols.
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<b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</b><br>
? Receive reports of fires, crimes or disturbances over the telephone, in person, or by radio.
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? Gather and document essential details, including location and nature of incidents.
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? Prioritize calls and determine the appropriate emergency response.
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? Dispatch police, fire, or ambulance units by telephone or radio.
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? Stay in contact with responding units and provide updates as needed.
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? Offer guidance and reassurance to callers in distress.
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? Maintain accurate records of calls and responses.
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? Perform a variety of clerical duties.
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? Other duties as assigned.
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<b>Minimum Qualifications:</b><br>
? Must be at least 18 years of age and have education equivalent to completion of high school.
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? Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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? Ability to actively listen and extract critical information.
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? Quick decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
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? Capacity to manage stress and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
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? Proficiency in operating dispatch systems, radios, and computers.
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? Knowledge of local geography, landmarks, and jurisdictional boundaries.
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? Availability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Police Dispatcher

City of Montebello

<div><div><div><div><div><b>Salary</b><div>
</div></div></div><div><div>$59,901.00 - $74,808.00 Annually</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Location
</b></div></div><div></div><div><div>Montebello, CA</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Type</b></div>
</div><div><div>Full Time</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Number</b></div>
</div><div><div>2026-00012</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Department</b></div>
</div><div><div>Police Department</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Opening Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>03/10/2026</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Closing Date</b></div>
</div><div><div>Continuous</div></div></div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>APPLICATION FILING PERIOD</b></div><p>
The eligibility list from this recruitment will be used to fill any current or future vacancies within 1 year of the established date.</p><p><i>
The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. </i><i>This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.</i></p><div></div><div><b><br>
JOB SUMMARY</b></div><p>
Under supervision to dispatch, record information, and maintain contact with officers in the field; to assist with booking functions; and to perform related work as required.</p></div><p></p>
<p></p><div><p>Performs public safety dispatch duties on an assigned shift to support police functions; receives emergency and business inquiries concerning questions, problems, crimes, and emergencies; determines nature and priority of calls, locations of incidents, and how to respond; maintains field contact with police officers, providing records information; indexes case records and incident reports; answers telephone lines, providing information and routing callers to appropriate staff; supplies a variety of information to Department visitors; assists with the maintenance of daily logs; operates a teletype system to request and send information; maintains emergency notification data for City businesses; monitors holding areas when occupied; confirms outstanding warrants with other law enforcement agencies; assists with the search, booking, and interrogation of suspects and prisoners.</p></div><p></p>
<div></div><div><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><ul><li>
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.</li><li>
Possession of a National Crime Information Center certificate insuring knowledge of laws and rules concerning nationwide teletype system, or ability to obtain within six months of initial appointment.</li><li>
Ability to complete the required California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Dispatcher course within one year of initial employment.</li></ul><div><b>
Training and Experience : </b>Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:</div><ul><li><div><b>
Education:</b> Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.</div></li><li><p><b>
Work Background: </b>One year of experience in a responsible office assistance or dispatching position, preferably working with a police or other public safety agency.</p></li></ul></div><p></p>
<p></p><div><p><b>Knowledge of:</b></p><ul><li>
Basic functions, procedures, and policies of public safety operations.</li><li>
Laws and regulations governing the release of information from law enforcement agency records.</li><li>
Modern office methods, equipment, and procedures including automated equipment and software related to dispatch and office support functions.</li><li>
Proper telephone techniques and procedures.</li><li>
Geography of the local community.</li><li>
Operation of regulations governing the use of radio and teletype equipment.</li><li>
Booking and holding procedures and regulations.</li></ul><p><b>
Ability to:</b></p><ul><li>
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports related to dispatch operations.</li><li>
Take complaints, gathering essential information for expeditious and accurate disposition of complaint.</li><li>
Operate radio, telephone, teletype, and automated equipment.</li><li>
Type at a prescribed speed of 40 words per minute.</li><li>
Interpret the policies, functions, and procedures of the Police Department.</li><li>
Assist with booking procedures.</li><li>
Follow oral and written instructions.</li><li>
Think clearly and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.</li><li>
Maintain courteous and tactful but firm relationships with the public.</li><li>
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.</li><li>
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li></ul><div><b><br>
**</b><b> </b><b>The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.</b></div></div></div></div><p></p>

POLICE DISPATCHER I

City of Farmington Hills

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  Job Description
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 Receive incoming emergency calls and dispatch emergency services, maintain proficiency in operation of all dispatch related computer database systems, monitor radio networks and relay messages when appropriate, input and access information into databases, maintain EMD certification, and maintain Communications files as required.
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 How to Apply
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 All candidates must complete an online application through the Government Jobs website in order to be considered for a position.
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 Paper applications will not be accepted. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a username and password.
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 After your account has been established, you can then submit an application. This application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening.
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 If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact the HR Department by e-mail at jobs@fhgov.com or by phone at 248-871-2490.
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State of New Mexico

Posting Details
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New Mexico State Police (NMSP) serves our state as the premier law enforcement agency. Our mission begins with establishing partnerships and relationships within our communities that mitigate and prevent crime. The NMSP Communications Bureau provides 911 dispatching services to NMSP and various partnering agencies throughout the state. It provides emergency and non-emergency service response to the citizens and visitors of New Mexico. We have three Communications Centers across the state where dispatchers receive, evaluate, and transmit information via telephone and multi-channel radio that frequently involves emergency and critical situations affecting human welfare and safety. This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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The starting hourly wage for a non-certified dispatcher (Associate Public Safety Dispatcher) is $22.94. The hourly wage for certified dispatchers with 2-9 years' experience is $25.67, 10-17 years' experience is $26.40, 18-24 years' experience is $27.13 and 25 years or more is $27.89 an hour. Certified dispatchers may receive extra compensation for having a degree or certain certifications.
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This position requires Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Certification at hire. If you are not currently certified but are willing to become certified within a year of hire, apply for the Associate Public Safety Dispatcher (DPS #18387) position currently posted (JOB ID: 163543).
<br>Why does the job exist?
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Looking for a rewarding career serving your community? The emergency dispatcher position is a critical communication point that receives incoming calls from both the public and public safety agencies. This position dispatches police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) field units to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service over a two-way radio system utilizing a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. It supports various first responder agencies such as Law Enforcement and Fire and Medical Response Departments in communicating accurate and timely information. Being an emergency dispatcher carries a weight of responsibility and dedication that extends beyond the required skills. The work dispatchers do is incredibly challenging and indispensable as the first point of contact when responding to people in need of assistance.
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This demanding position receives emergency and non-emergency calls, understands the caller's needs and prioritizes calls according to urgency and importance. Emergency dispatchers report and relay incidents such as accidents, fires, and other emergency situations to law enforcement agencies, safety personnel, and other appropriate parties. They operate a complex multi-channel communications system and provide support services.
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<b>Essential functions include, without limitation:</b><br>
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<li>Receives emergency and non-emergency calls; efficiently gathers, evaluates, prioritizes and documents information from callers</li>
<li>Dispatches police, fire and EMS field units to specific locations using a CAD system, multiple video display terminals, two-way radio dispatch console and related equipment</li>
<li>Evaluates incoming reports of police, fire and medical emergencies; immediately transmits complete and accurate information to appropriate field personnel</li>
<li>Monitors, coordinates and accurately maintains the status of incidents and records of dispatched emergency service personnel and apparatus</li>
<li>Receives and disseminates information from other law enforcement and emergency service computer networks related to jurisdictional requests for police, fire or medical service assistance or to notices of wanted persons, stolen property, warrants and all-points bulletins; maintains confidentiality of information</li>
<li>Maintains familiarity with area geography including major streets and buildings; recognizes circumstances that may pose hazards to public safety field units and the public</li>
<li>Maintains up-to-date understanding of public safety policies and procedures for the police, fire, EMS and other emergency service providers</li>
<li>Responds to routine and non-routine inquiries regarding police, fire or emergency medical services; properly classifies and prioritizes any report or complaint and determines appropriate course of action; provides appropriate referrals as necessary</li>
<li>Works varying shift lengths, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime</li>
<li>Supplies information to the public as needed</li>
<li>Performs a variety of related clerical work in the Communications Center</li>
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Who are the customers?
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This essential work assists New Mexico State Police, other first responders and partnering agencies as well as aids the citizens and visitors of New Mexico.
<br>Ideal Candidate
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This essential work assists New Mexico State Police, other first responders and partnering agencies as well as aids the citizens and visitors of New Mexico.
<br>Minimum Qualification
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High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of police and/or emergency dispatch experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
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Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.
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In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Certificate within six (6) months of date of hire.
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Applicants must be able to type 35 net words per minute or higher. The hired candidate must show Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) certification through the NM Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) or accredited satellite academy within one year of their hire date.
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Work is performed in a 24/7 law enforcement setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. NMSP emergency dispatchers work varying shift lengths and must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. Minimal travel may be required.
<br>Supplemental Information
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<b>Agency Contact Information:</b> Stefanie Ortega, 505-548-0955 Email
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For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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Bargaining Unit Position
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This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Public Safety Dispatcher, Certified (DPS #18387)

Jefferson County Human Resources

<div><div><b><i>How to Apply:</i></b></div><div><b><i>
To be considered for this position, please submit your application directly to Jefferson County Human Resources. You may apply online via our </i></b><b><i>Employment Portal</i></b><b><i> at </i></b><b><i>jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com</i></b><b><i> or by mailing a paper application to: Jefferson County Human Resources, 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.</i></b></div><div><br>
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911 DISPATCHER</b><br>
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Jefferson County Fire &amp; Emergency Management is seeking dedicated, calm-under-pressure individuals to join our team as a 911 Public Safety Dispatcher. As the first point of contact in an emergency, you will be the &quot;unseen hero&quot; who coordinates police, fire, and medical responses across our North Country communities. If you possess a sharp mind, a steady heart, and a desire to make a tangible difference in Jefferson County, we invite you to answer the call.<br>
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Salary Range</b>: $26.59 - $33.95 per hour<br>
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Excellent fringe benefits include:</b></div><ul><li>
NYS Retirement.</li><li>
Deferred Compensation.</li><li>
Sick Leave.</li><li>
Paid Vacation.</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement.</li><li>
Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision.</li><li>
Dental Insurance.</li><li>
Flex Spending Account.</li><li>
Candidates may be eligible for the Public.</li><li>
Service Loan Forgiveness program.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></div><ul><li>
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,<br>
first review of applicants will be April 24, 2026.<br>
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Apply online on our Employment Portal:<br>
https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/<br>
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Or send a paper application and resume to:<br>
Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St.<br>
Watertown, NY 13601.<br>
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*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*</div></div>

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