Communications Dispatcher

Salary: $63,561.00 Annually Location : Dearborn 48126, MI Job Type: Full time Job Number: 12002 - 2025 Department: Police Division: Police Administration Opening Date: 04/08/2024DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK : This is highly responsible shift work, involving the operation of modern communications equipment, including computers, radios and telephones. Employees receive emergency 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls, complaints and inquiries from the public, evaluate and dispatch police, fire and emergency medical services. The work of this division is maintained twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, including weekends and holidays. Employees are assigned to work day, afternoon and midnight shifts, including frequent weekends and holidays. This is sedentary work.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Job Functions (Functions essential to attaining job objectives): Receives and transmits messages to and from police, fire and emergency medical units, as well as other local government and municipal communications units via two-way radio. Receives enhanced 9-1-1 emergency telephone calls for service; evaluates situation to determine appropriate response, and dispatches and advises appropriate response unit. Provides Emergency Medical Dispatching services. Communicates effectively with people of varying language and communications abilities. Communicates effectively during stressful telephone contacts, dealing effectively with hysterical, injured or disoriented callers. Operates the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System and Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) using keyboard device in conjunction with dispatching police units. Operates the Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) computer system via keyboard. Participates in the Emergency Response Unit requiring on-call emergency response. Works shift assignments including frequent weekends and holidays. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Marginal Job Functions (Peripheral or incidental to primary job functions): Prepares written records and reports, and maintains hard copy files. Operates the citywide emergency "Early Warning Siren System" for severe weather, disaster, or other public emergencies. Operates Tele Typewriter (TTY). Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS : Ability to operate two-way radio and multiple line telephone equipment in order to send and receive both emergency and non-emergency communications. Ability to discern voice and other auditory signals as necessary in receiving telephone and radio communications. Ability to perform functions efficiently and effectively while maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism during stressful, high volume work periods. Ability to communicate verbally in English using appropriate grammar and diction; knowledge of Arabic language helpful. Ability to deal with multiple demands simultaneously, to prioritize and adjust priorities as needed. Ability to operate a microcomputer or terminal keyboard. Ability to discern a range of colors on a color computer monitor. Ability to operate Tele TYpewriter (TTY) and other equipment as appropriate. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION: Pre-Employment Skills Assessment 60% Interview 40% EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED : Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent. Supplemental course work or experience in the use of computers and related applications is helpful. 9-1-1 Dispatch experience desired POST EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS : Satisfactory completion of criminal history (including sex offender registry if applicable), and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law All appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period. Paid Time Off - 21 days/year as accrued Holidays - 15 days/year Defined Contribution (401a) plan - 20% vesting per year Long term disability insurance Life insurance at one times base pay Health Insurance (80% City / 20% Employee cost sharing, or cash waiver) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Medical Savings