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USD 22 - 34
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Job Description
Title: Dispatcher
Department: University City Police Department
The City of University City is seeking an individual to join our team of 911 Emergency Dispatchers. This position is responsible for dispatching emergency responders such as police fire and ambulance to locations throughout University City and surrounding area.
Job Identification/Position Summary
This is specialized work in receiving and dispatching messages in the Police Fire and Ambulance Communications Center. Work involves responsibility for operating twoway radios computer systems receiving phone calls and performing related clerical tasks. This position requires fast efficient and accurate receiving dispatching and processing of calls and messages to and from Police and Fire Personnel and other City personnel as required. Calls and messages include routine reports requests for information and those requiring emergency actions by Police and/or Fire personnel. All work performed in accordance with established rules and regulations.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this classification. These are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Dispatches Police Officer to emergencies and other assignments
- Dispatches Fire Department apparatus and personnel
- Relays information to other Police and Fire agencies; sends and receives computer messages
- Monitors various radio frequencies
- Maintains records as required
- Performs related work as required
- No criminal history
- Minimum of age eighteen
- Good oral and written communications
- Ability to type at least twentyfive 25 words per minute
- Ability to keep records and perform miscellaneous routine clerical work. Ability to work various shifts and assignments
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to successfully go through and pass the prehiring process
Skills Knowledge and Experience Preferred but Not Required
- REJIS and LE WEB
- Considerable knowledge of radio transmission procedures
- Education beyond high school diploma
- Knowledge of Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations governing operation of radiotelephone transmitting and receiving systems
- Knowledge of Police and Fire organization operation and codes
- Knowledge of Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations governing operation of radiotelephone transmitting and receiving systems
- Knowledge of Police and Fire organization operation and codes
Attributes
- Possess integrity
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to act quickly and correctly in an emergency
- Ability to be tactful and courteous with the public and City employees in all situations
- Ability to multitask in a fastpaced demanding environment
- Good moral character
- Team player
Education
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
Physical and Environmental Conditions
- Sitting computer typing radio transmitting and answering telephone calls in closed environment for long periods of time
- Working various shifts holidays and weekends at times as needed
Equipment Used to Perform Job
- Computers telephones printers copiers
Employment Type
Full-Time
