Public Safety Dispatcher- POLICE- (Provisional

An incumbent to a position in this class is responsible for operating the public safety communication system in the Department of Police. The Public Safety Dispatcher operates a telephone, radio, computer, Automatic Vehicle Locater (AVL) and related equipment, to dispatch police personnel and equipment to scenes of crimes, accidents and other emergencies. Incumbents must be able to function calmly under stress, and take appropriate action swiftly.

They must exercise sound judgment, alertness and responsiveness in emergency situations. Work is performed under direct supervision from a higher level police official an in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision is not a function of this position.

Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

• Background investigation results, including but not limited to consideration of an applicant's arrests which did not lead to convictions, will be considered in the Police Department's determination of whether an applicant should be denied unsupervised access to the federal Criminal Justice Information System (?CJIS?), and therefore denied employment;
• Must present Association of Police Communications Operator certification within one year of appointment, or within the time schedule for training by Erie County .

Adopted: 11/30/94

Revised: 12/6/95; 7/24/96; 10/8/10; 7