Responsibilities:

• Receive and document calls for services and dispatch officers as needed.
• Assess the nature of various public safety and emergency situations, responding in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Carry out orders and responses to emergencies with accuracy and speed.
• Operate Public Safety Department two-way radio and computer systems.
• Monitor cameras as needed.
• Maintain accurate dispatching records i.e. daily dispatcher log, incident reports, officer daily reports, etc.
• Give out information on a "need to know" basis. Requests for confidential information should be directed to the Chief of Public Safety
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Exhibits good judgment and discretion.
• Perform other duties as requested.

This position follows a rotating bi-weekly schedule:

• Week One:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Week Two:
  • Tuesday, Thursday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Then back to week one. Some flexibility in scheduling is available within reason.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely during both telephone and radio communications.
• Ability to deal with the public in a polite and tactful manner.
• Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and document calls for services and dispatch officers as needed.
• Assess the nature of various public safety and emergency situations, responding in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Carry out orders and responses to emergencies with accuracy and speed.
• Operate Public Safety Department two-way radio and computer systems.
• Monitor cameras as needed.
• Maintain accurate dispatching records i.e. daily dispatcher log, incident reports, officer daily reports, etc.
• Give out information on a "need to know" basis. Requests for confidential information should be directed to the Chief of Public Safety
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Exhibits good judgment and discretion.
• Perform other duties as requested.

This position follows a rotating bi-weekly schedule:

• Week One:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Week Two:
  • Tuesday, Thursday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Then back to week one. Some flexibility in scheduling is available within reason.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely during both telephone and radio communications.
• Ability to deal with the public in a polite and tactful manner.
• Ability to maintain composure during emergency situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good multi-tasking skills.