911 Dispatcher - Tuscola, United States - Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Tuscola, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Responsibilities

Receive emergency and nonemergency calls and record significant information
Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions
Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance
Use radio, phone or computer to send crews, vehicles or other field units to appropriate locations
Monitor the route and status of field units to coordinate and prioritize their schedule
Provide field units with information about orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements
Enter data in computer system and maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other information

Skills

Proven experience as dispatcher or relevant position preferred
Techsavvy with knowledge of relevant methods (CAD)
Fast typing with experience in data entry
Knowledge of procedures and guideline for emergency situations
Proficient in English (oral and written)
Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
Active listener with excellent communication skills
Sound judgement and critical thinking
High school diploma or equivalent

Resumes may be submitted online, however, a Release of Information form is REQUIRED to proceed in the hiring process. These forms are available at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office 24/7 upon request at the front window.

This form can also be found via PDF on our website:
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Pay:
From $24.98 per hour

Benefits: