What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher position at Miami County Kansas?
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Job Overview
The Dispatcher is responsible for answering phone lines and handling the 9-1-1 system and dispatching and monitoring all emergency crews.
Duties
- Maintain and operate Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) computer system, National Criminal Information Center (NCIC) terminal, 911 enhanced system.
- Answer all incoming 911 calls for the county.
- Determine type of emergency and service required.
- Relay info to appropriate first responder agency.
- Dispatch fire departments, county units, Hillsdale, game wardens and the City of Louisburg.
- Coordinate with outside agencies for appropriate response and information sharing.
Experience
- Must be 18 years of age with no felony criminal record or domestic violence record.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1-3 years dispatch experience preferred
- Must be able to work varied shifts.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.66 - $22.51 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Paola, KS 66071 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Paola, KS 66071: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
