Public Safety Communications Dispatcher - Department of Emergency Management 8238
Public Safety Communications Dispatcher - Department of Emergency Management 8238
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Job Description
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Receives emergency calls and obtains information to determine facts; evaluates such information to determine what type of response is necessary and dispatches the required police fire or medical service.
2. Dispatches police fire and emergency medical personnel and equipment on both routine and emergency calls to specific locations utilizing a Computer Aided Dispatch system multiple video display terminal radio console and related equipment.
3. Operates a twoway radio system in communicating with a number of mobile units in the field to receive and transmit emergency service messages and information.
4. Evaluates incoming reports of police fire and medical emergencies; immediately transmits complete and accurate information to appropriate field personnel.
5. Monitors coordinates and accurately maintains the status of incidents and records of dispatched emergency service personnel and apparatus.
6. Responds to public inquiries regarding emergency medical service fire rescue police assistance crimes violations and other offenses; properly classifies and prioritizes any report or complaint information and determines appropriate course of action.
7. Receives and disseminates information from other law enforcement and emergency service computer networks related to jurisdictional requests for fire or medical service assistance or to notices of wanted persons stolen property warrants and allpoints bulletins.
8. Maintains record of all calls received and prepares reports of critical incidents.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Principles practices and procedures of emergency communications for police fire and emergency medical dispatching; call evaluation techniques; general geography of city roads streets highways public facilities and buildings; federal and state regulations governing the operation of communications systems for transmitting emergency information and dispatching personnel and equipment; proper office procedures and recordkeeping techniques.
Ability and Skill to: Operate a public safety computer system and twoway radio; interpret federal communications and departmental regulations policies and procedures; speak and write in English spell correctly and communicate in a clear concise and understandable manner; memorize names and locations; analyze situations accurately think and act quickly in emergency situations and exercise sound judgment; work under considerable stress caused by a volume of messages or emergency conditions involving the protection of life and property; work under emergency or austere conditions following a disaster; maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors and coworkers; exercise sensitivity with various members of the public; work weekends nights holidays irregular hours and overtime; and ability to operate a computer terminal at 40 words per minute (net).
Qualifications :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These minimum qualifications establish the education training experience special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note additional qualifications (i.e. special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
Experience: Two 2 years of experience in a public contact position providing information and/or a service or in a position where the primary responsibility is interacting with people.
License and Certification: None
Substitution: Completion of thirty 30 semester units or fortyfive 45 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for one 1 year of the required experience as described above.
Additional Information :
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: Public Safety Communications Dispatchers work in a fastpaced highly stressful and confined environment wear headsets which restrict physical movement in the work area and sit or stand and view video displays for extended periods of time. Dispatchers work 8hour or 10hour shifts or longer and may be assigned to work various schedules which include day shift swing shift night shift weekends holidays and overtime. Must be willing and able to respond report and mobilize as necessary.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
