What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Cordova Police Department?
Part time position 24-30 hours per week
- Receive and analyze incoming emergency and non-emergency calls in a timely manner
-Gather relevant information from callers to determine the nature and urgency of situation
-Communicates via radio, computer, telephone or in person instructions of accidents or emergency situations that require emergency personnel in a timely accurate manner
-Runs identification and vehicle information checks through proper channels and report information to proper staff.
-Question callers to determine location and seriousness of emergency and response needed
-Transmits and receives messages between other agencies, 911 and fire departments.
-Contacts police officers to verify assignment locations, monitor dispatch unit safety.
-Enters data into computer
- Performs additional duties and task as needed or required
-Performs a variety of clerical duties including confirming warrants, handling inmates, finger printing and operates the National Crime Information center (NCIC).
-Dealing with inmates etc.: Serving meals, booking and releasing, gathering medical information
-Must be able to multi-task
-Should have a positive attitude, and ability to work efficiently and effectively in stressful situations
-Ability to work with sensitive and private information, while maintaining confidentiality
Due to the nature of this job, the Department is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Must be willing to work rotate hours and weekends.
hours can consist of :
- 10-hour shifts
- 12-hour shifts
- 8-hour shifts
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Qualifications
-Must be at least 18 years old
-Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including speaking clearly and distinctly
-Good organizational and follow through skills
-Determine work ethic
-Clean background
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.50 - $14.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Dispatching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15