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State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date / Time
05 / 30 / 2024 12 : 00AM Central Time
Closing Date / Time
09 / 02 / 2024 11 : 00AM Central Time
Salary Range (Monthly)
$3,150.00 - $4,733.00
Salary Range (Annually)
$37,800.00 - $56,796.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Chattanooga, TN
Department
Safety and Homeland Security
LOCATION OF (25) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY, COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY
For more information, visit the link below :
https : / / www.tn.gov / content / dam / tn / safety / documents / MemoHiringProcessDuration.pdf
This classification of THP Dispatcher currently includes a shift differential which increases the monthly salary to $3,685.00 monthly.
Qualifications
Education and Experience : Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.
Substitution of Experience for Education : Qualifying experience in communications equipment operations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Other Requirements
Necessary Special Qualifications : Applica nts for this class must :
Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction approved by the Tennessee Public Safety Committee.
Applicants for positions in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security must pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Summary
Summary : Under general supervision, is responsible for communications equipment operations work of average difficulty in operating teletype and two-way radio equipment in receiving and transmitting law enforcement, disaster and / or weather information;
and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features : *This is the entry class in the THP Dispatcher sub-series. An employee in this class performs shift work, on a rotating basis, in receiving law enforcement, disaster and / or weather information, by telephone, teletype and two-way radio, and transmitting messages based on this information to the most appropriate agencies or individuals.
Work involves making decisions on the most appropriate agencies or individuals to receive the information and preparing and maintaining communications logs and statistical reports.
This class differs from that of THP Dispatcher 2* in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the intermediate level.
This class flexes to and differs from that of THP Dispatcher 3* in that an incumbent of the latter performs at the working level.
An applicant appointed to this class will be reclassified to the THP Dispatcher 3* after successful completion of a two-year training period;
inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination.
Responsibilities
Getting Information :
receives and transmits information on motor vehicle crashes, fatalities, and hazardous weather conditions and handles communications requests for information regarding driver's license, motor vehicle or boat title and registration, wanted or missing persons, and wrecker and ambulance services.
Monitor Processes, Materials or Surroundings :
evaluates the nature of the emergency and notifies by telephone, teletype and / or multiple channel two-way radio, agencies or pertinent individuals with the expertise and / or authority to handle the situation.
Processing Information :
Processes limited, vague and sometimes false information to make positive identification of individuals and / or property.
Decides what information is needed to complete the task.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems :
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge :
Interacting with Computers :
Documenting / Recording Information :
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates :
Demonstrates a sense of cooperativeness by remaining open and positive when receiving direction or constructive feedback.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships :
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public :
Performing Administrative Tasks :
Competencies
Competency :Knowledge :
Skills :
Abilities :
Tools & Equipment
Last updated : 2024-07-18
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