police dispatcher

1 week ago


West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Town of West Springfield Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
Description

Police Dispatcher

Midnight-8am 4on/2off

Statement of Duties: The Police Dispatcher is responsible for answering 911 fire, medical, and police calls, non-emergency phones, dispatching officers and EMS/Fire to locations given and talks and takes statements from the general public at the counter and writes reports. The Dispatcher also enters calls on the computer so that the officers can keep track of where they were dispatched and can finish the call in the cruiser. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

  • Answers 911 and non-emergency phone lines.
  • Responsible for accurate information being sent to officers in cruisers over the radio.
  • Assists the general public with any questions or complaints.
  • Performs record checks for motor vehicles and warrant checks.
  • Handles walk-in reports.
  • Monitors radio for inter-town calls.
  • Enter, locate and cancel data regarding stolen motor vehicles in LEAPS/NCIC and missing persons.
  • Answers calls for towing; calls Springfield District court to establish bail.
Qualifications

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduate of a two year college with an Associate's degree with one to three (1-3) years related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements: None

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Some working knowledge of emergency dispatch procedures and protocols.

Abilities: Ability to become certified in E-911, IMC, LEAPS/NCIC and CORI certified; ability to manage multiple tasks in a detailed and effective manner under stressful situations; ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and appropriately; ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing and to calm individuals down in order to obtain information; ability to operate a computer; ability to maintain confidential information; ability to maintain, manage, and organize records; ability to deal appropriately with Town employees, Town officials and the public.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent organization skills; good keyboarding skills; good data processing skill in the use of personal computers and office software including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.



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