Dispatcher - Bowling Green, United States - Caroline County, VA

Description

Location:

• Caroline County, Bowling Green, VA 22427

Department:

• Sheriff's Office

Job Status:

• Full-Time

Rate of Pay:

- $38,709.86 certified - $35,110.98 non-certified


Status:

• Accepting Applications
• 911 Dispatcher receives routine and emergency call for services or assistance, coordinates appropriate responses from various sources, such as police, fire, rescue, emergency services, etc.

Responsibilities:

Operates computerized emergency communications console

Answers incoming calls and obtains pertinent information relative to need for emergency police response and enters requests into CAD system

Monitors and records movement via CAD of all police and emergency personnel and determines from available resources the correct assignment or utilization of equipment and personnel

Insures presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call back

Communicates with other departments/agencies concerning needs of services (i.e, FBI, VSP, Hazmat, MedFlight, Pegasus, Va. Power, Gas companies, Electric companies, etc.)

Inputs data, maintains dispatch documents, records and prepares reports


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Dispatcher 911
High School diploma or equivalent

Valid VA Driver's License

Must be able to attend and complete dispatcher training

Must attend and complete training for VCIN certification

Working knowledge of computers and electronic data entry/processing equipment

Knowledge of departmental policies and SOP

Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning use of computer files and access to DMV, CCRE, FBI, etc.

Must be able to communicate effectively and be proficient in use of telephone, radio, teletype, etc.

Must be able to work effectively with others


Additional Information:

All applicants must pass a written test, background check, drug screening and will be administered a polygraph examination