Purpose: |
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Under close supervision, this position is responsible for radio dispatching police to calls for service and for making accurate and concise data updates to the Computer Aided Dispatch computer system. |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Receives coded information requesting Police investigation from 911 to responsible field units including vehicle, motorcycle, and helicopter.
- Operates Police Emergency Radio System in accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
- Maintains constant awareness of status of mobile units and updates information as it changes.
- Receives radio calls from field units; transmits messages via radio or telephone using a Computer Aided Dispatch/Mobile Data Terminal computer system.
- Updates information on an ongoing basis to ensure all documentation is accurate and concise.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the operations of a Police Emergency Communications Center.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Ability to work in close quarters and to wear a telephone headset.
- Ability to apply telephone interviewing techniques.
- Ability to quickly and accurately obtain appropriate information.
- Ability to learn and communicate medical emergency pre-arrival instructions (EMD).
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public and others.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. |
Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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Must be able to obtain TCOLE Certification within one (1) year of employment and TCIC/NCIC certification within six (6) months of employment.
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