What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Dispatcher position at Washakie County Sheriff's Office?
Overview:
Join our team as a Washakie County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher and play a crucial role in supporting law enforcement operations. This position requires strong communication skills, quick thinking, and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public
- Dispatch first responders to various locations as needed
- Dispatch for multiple first responder agencies
- Provide critical information to first responders in the field
- Use phone systems for incoming and outgoing calls
- Enter data accurately into computer systems
- Analyze situations and prioritize responses accordingly
- Communicate clearly with first responders, and the public
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Assist with emergency medical instructions over the phone when necessary
Requirements:
- Strong multitasking ability
- Proficient typing skills for data entry tasks
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts calmly
- Familiarity with dispatching procedures is a plus
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
- No criminal convictions as defined by Wyoming P.O.S.T.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
- Health Reimbursement Account
- State Retirement Plan with 20 year retirement
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
- Paid time off including vacation and sick.
Washakie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Join our team as a Washakie County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher and be part of a dedicated group committed to public safety.
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Cannot have a felony conviction
- No convictions involving domestic violence
- No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
Recruitment Contact:
Email Captain Chris Hazen at chazen@so.washakiecountywy.gov or call 307-347-5623.
More information at www.washakiecounty.net/sheriff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $28
