What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Graham County?
Title of position: Dispatcher
Position type: Full-time
Annual Salary: $41,361
Location: Graham County Sheriff’s Dispatch
Excellent benefit package including holidays, vacation time, sick time and retirement.
Description of responsibilities:
· Receives and transmits complaints and requests for police services, emergency services, or routine information.
· Maintains radio contact with other law enforcement, fire and emergency agencies.
· Monitors alarm circuits and tests equipment to ensure proper working order.
· Maintains a computer file/log, recording all dispatching and police service requests transmitted through the communication center.
· Types reports and other material as needed.
· Transmits and receives information from various law enforcement communication network systems (ACJIS, NCIC, NLETS).
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Required experience: Knowledge of the street, highway system, and geography of Graham County. Ability to type at 35 wpm, operate computer equipment including related software, speak clearly in a well-modulated voice, think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations, deal with the public both in person and over the phone under normal or emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, preferred one year of experience as a Dispatcher. The ideal candidate will have prior law enforcement dispatching experience and be bilingual in English and Spanish: willingness to reside in Graham County upon appointment.
How to apply: For more information or applications contact our web site at www.graham.az.gov/Jobs.aspxor the Human Resources Department, Graham County General Services Building, 921 Thatcher Blvd., Safford, AZ 85546. Completed applications can be submitted online or delivered to the Human Resources Department. To receive the most up to date information for our open positions please like our Graham County Facebook page or sign up to receive notifications from our website at www.graham.az.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,361.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,361
