NATURE OF DUTIES:

Under supervision of a Lead Dispatcher performs dispatch duties of moderate to difficult degrees.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Maintain routine communication between dispatch and city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, fire departments and detention officers transporting prisoners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to:

$          communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

$          answer all in coming telephone calls for service and administration office, taking messages quickly, accurately and courteously;

$          respond to emergencies coming in on the 911 system with professional precision, maintaining a calm and cool demeanor;

$          carry on multiple task communications;

$          get along with others in close proximity for extended periods of time;

$          learn the operation of computers, facsimile machines, multi frequency transmitting equipment and key boarding skill.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent, 18 years of age or older, able to hear normal conversation, able to speak and understand the English language fluently, must pass a background check including NCIC.  Must submit to random urinalysis or other specified drug screen.