Dispatcher

The City of Ashtabula is seeking applications for the position of full time Dispatche r in the Ashtabula City Police Department. * Qualified individuals may apply in person for the position of Full Time Dispatcher at: Ohio Means Jobs located at 2247 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004, until filled * All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check. A copy of the job description and requirements are available upon request of application. Rate of Pay: Entrance, $20.15/hr.; Step 1 (1 yr.) $21.15/hr.; Step 2 (2-5 yrs.) $22.21/hr.; Step 3 (6-10 yrs.) $23.32/hr.; Step 4 (11+ yrs.) $21.77/hr. *Hours: * As Scheduled [Essential Duties and Responsibilities ]{.underline}Works assigned shift performing: Receives telephone, radio and calls for service from the general public, employees, agencies, and from other means. Transmits, receives information from and to individuals via the telephone, radio, computers, intercom systems and by other means. Maintains radio/telephone log of activities either it be typed or computer generated. Transmits, receives, enters, removes, and modifies, updates, information into and from the department computer systems. Performs clerical work. Assists callers reporting crimes and other general information regarding police response and coordinates those responses. Operates the agencies E 9-1-1 system, CRIS, LEADS, NCIC systems, entering, receiving, transmitting, removing, updating information as required. Performs deputy clerk duties for the Ashtabula Municipal Court; payment of fines, waivers, executes bonds during non-court hours. Maintains all forms, utilized documents used in the work area. Coordinates emergency and non-emergency response of public safety agencies and services. Performs walk-in service for inquiries of police service. Sells bicycle licenses. Works on assigned shift(s) using own judgment that is not prescribed in policy or rules. Expected to handle difficult situations, persons and emergencies with or without assistance. Maintains radio, teletypes, E 9-1-1 system, computer systems and availability while on duty. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, and Local laws, policies, procedures, rules, and mandates. Undertakes community-policing initiatives in solving problems with the general public and from other means by referral, etc. Performs jail matron duties when requested, monitors jail and non-jail activities via visually and through television cameras in and outside of the jail and building areas. Jail duties as outlined in the Ashtabula Jail manual and rules and or mandates prescribed by the Ohio Department of Corrections. See 1-10-14 Jail Duty Officer/Corrections Officer-jail manual section and prescribed elsewhere within the manual and by department rules and regulations. Processes arrested individuals to include, booking, housing, health care needs, observations, feeding, inmate counts and checks. See the jail is operated according to the minimum standards for jails in Ohio. Responsible for the cleanliness of the jail and inmates clothing and beading articles, etc. Peripheral Duties Maintains work area, documents equipment, services, supplies, etc. Desired Minimum Qualifications Must possess a valid Ohio Drivers License No felony or serious disqualifying misdemeanor convictions U.S. Citizen Must be able to read and write the English language. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits. Must be trainable.