Dispatcher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title :                              Dispatcher (Rotating Shift : must be available days, swing and graves)

Department :                 Tribal Law Enforcement / Security

Status :                          Full-Time

Supervisor :                  Tribal Law Enforcement Chief

Subordinates :              None

Benefits :                        401K  Retirement Plan (Eligibility after one year service). Company matches half of employee's contribution up to 7%

Employer Paid  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Earn  up to 13 days per year for FT employees

Sick Leave   Earn  up to 13 days per year for FT employees

Life Insurance  The Company provides up to $25,000.00

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Dispatcher receives calls from the public related to criminal activity or fire / medical emergencies and broadcasts orders to police and fire units.  This person must be able to function in a sustained stressful environment, with the ability to interpret and prioritize information immediately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordinates all police, fire, ambulance and other emergency requests and relaying instructions to the appropriate unit.
• Interprets and prioritizes incoming and outgoing information by radio, phone, verbal or writing in an accurate manner.
• Enter warrant information into the computer system.
• Transmits and receives messages from police and fire departments and other law enforcement, fire and local agencies.
• Records call broadcast and complaints received.
• Relays instruction or questions from remote units and maintains contact with remote units.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

Salary : $25,000