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Part-time Police Dispatcher at City of Florissant

Florissant, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tactfulness, Courteousness, Communication, Data Entry, Emergency Response, Radio Operation, Information Relay, Public Interaction, Record Keeping, Shift Work, Team Coordination, Problem Solving, Maturity, General Office Practices, Dispatching, Computer Skills

Industry

Description

Description Status: position working varied relief shifts not to exceed 28 hours weekly Hourly rate: $23.00 ***NOTE: This position is posted year-round and filled as needed. The ideal candidate deals tactfully and courteously with the public and city employees. Works rotating shifts, including weekends. Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center, answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call, gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay. Dispatches police and other response vehicles for emergencies; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department in the event of an emergency situation; ensures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required. Records data into the computer system regarding radio and telephone communications, location of personnel and equipment; in the event of an emergency situation, maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all incoming pertinent information; keeps track of various information such as traffic lights out and streets closed and keeps emergency personnel informed. Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working order. Operates radios as needed and assists in radio communications; operates base radio as required. Sends and receives computer messages. This is a safety sensitive position Performs other duties as requested Requirements Minimum age 18 and demonstrates maturity High school graduate or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, and other related duties. Good moral character REJIS certification and experience in police/fire dispatching is preferred Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Responsibilities

The dispatcher monitors telephones and radio communications, answers incoming calls, and dispatches police and emergency response vehicles. They maintain ongoing contact with responding personnel and keep track of various information relevant to emergency situations.