Dispatcher​/Prisoner Attendant

# Dispatcher/Prisoner Attendant POLICE DEPTFull-Time
** Join the Charter Township of Redford as a Dispatcher/Prisoner Attendant!
**** Charter Township of Redford
** is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as
** Dispatcher/Prisoner Attendants**. In this vital role, you'll be the crucial link between emergency services and the community, ensuring efficient communication and the safe supervision of detainees. If you thrive under pressure, have excellent multitasking skills, and are committed to public safety, we encourage you to apply as part of establishing an eligibility list for the full-time position of Dispatcher/Prisoner Attendant.

To become part of a team that serves with integrity and professionalism!
** Rate of Pay**: $24.25 - 33.68 hour
** FLSA:
** Non-Exempt/Full-Time
** Reports To**:
As Assigned
** Benefits:
** Partial paid benefits including health insurance,
** defined benefit pension, paid vacation, paid sick leave and*
* ** 14 paid holidays.
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* Purpose:

** Under the supervision of a command officer, employees in this classification are responsible for the central radio and telephone communications with the police and fire departments, as well as booking and lodging prisoners in the police department.
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* Essential Functions:

** Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to the following duties, responsibilities, tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of Duties and Responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not intended to be considered a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
** Example Duties/Responsibilities:
*** Receives 911/emergency/medical requests for assistance for the police and fire departments.
* Dispatches police and fire personnel and equipment as needed and maintains communications with them.
* Routes incoming calls for assistance to the appropriate parties.
* Processes incoming prisoners by inventorying their personal property and securing it.
* Photographs, fingerprints and records the acquired data in the township computer system.
* Places prisoners in cells, monitors their condition, feeds them, dispenses approved medication, prepares them for court appearances and releases them as directed.
* Maintains prisoner data on electronic equipment as used by the township.
* Communicates with other agencies and operates the L.E.I.N. terminal.
* Enters and retrieves data from electronic files and other sources.
* Other duties may be assigned as the need arises.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
* Possess and maintain a valid driver license with five or fewer points if required by the department.
** Additional Information/Requirements:
*** Keyboarding ability of 20 words per minute minimum.
* Ability to pass all of the following: police background investigation, physical examination, psychological examination, and drug test as required by the department.
* Qualified candidates must also pass a written examination with a score no less than 70%.
* Completed applications must include a copy of your diploma or GED to be considered. Resumes will NOT be considered.
** THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF REDFORD IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Our residents are active and engaged in government, civic and neighborhood groups, and we bring metropolitan resources to a tight-knit community.

Redford is home to more than a dozen parks. Visit any of them to enjoy playgrounds, ballparks, walking paths and other amenities, enjoy the splash pad in the summer months, or reserve a park space for a family gathering.

The Township prides itself on offering a wealth of programming. Through our Leisure Services department, residents can enroll in adult softball or join any number of other programs. Our Festivals Committee spends the year planning for the summer festival, Oktoberfest, and other holidays and seasonal events. There's something for everyone in Redford.

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