Police Dispatcher

• Answers emergency and non-emergency call requests for service for police, fire, and emergency medical assistance for all Methodist campuses and surrounding agencies; prioritizes and dispatches emergency responders and appropriate resources; coordinates mutual aid requests as required.
• Relays pertinent information to public safety personnel (police, fire, medical) via radio in a concise, organized, and understandable manner; monitors radio traffic and provides immediate information and assistance.
• Utilizes the CAD system to maintain status and awareness for a variety of public safety and personnel (police, fire, and medical), resources, and incidents; documents update and changes in the CAD system as required; notifies key supervisory and management personnel on critical incidents.
• Coordinates with other agencies, citizens, and businesses to gather information, make referrals, or dispatch assistance.
• Conducts computer searches through local, state, and national databases for possibly wanted persons or stolen property and interprets and provides information to the requesting officer; confirms stolen property, wanted persons, and missing persons; enters data into TCIC/NCIC as requested; sends and receives teletypes.
• Completes confirmations for agencies and processes all appropriate paperwork to ensure accurately and timely notification to confirming agencies.
• Supports the Methodist Health System culture by assisting co-workers as needed with guidance and training.
• Supports the relationship between the Methodist Health System and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintains high level of confidential and sensitive information in a discrete and professional manner.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of Methodist Health System by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Punctual and regular attendance to work; able to work in a 24/7 work environment (weekends, holidays, inclement weather) and any shift (day or night).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Answers emergency and non-emergency call requests for service for police, fire, and emergency medical assistance for all Methodist campuses and surrounding agencies; prioritizes and dispatches emergency responders and appropriate resources; coordinates mutual aid requests as required.
• Relays pertinent information to public safety personnel (police, fire, medical) via radio in a concise, organized, and understandable manner; monitors radio traffic and provides immediate information and assistance.
• Utilizes the CAD system to maintain status and awareness for a variety of public safety and personnel (police, fire, and medical), resources, and incidents; documents update and changes in the CAD system as required; notifies key supervisory and management personnel on critical incidents.
• Coordinates with other agencies, citizens, and businesses to gather information, make referrals, or dispatch assistance.
• Conducts computer searches through local, state, and national databases for possibly wanted persons or stolen property and interprets and provides information to the requesting officer; confirms stolen property, wanted persons, and missing persons; enters data into TCIC/NCIC as requested; sends and receives teletypes.
• Completes confirmations for agencies and processes all appropriate paperwork to ensure accurately and timely notification to confirming agencies.
• Supports the Methodist Health System culture by assisting co-workers as needed with guidance and training.
• Supports the relationship between the Methodist Health System and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintains high level of confidential and sensitive information in a discrete and professional manner.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of Methodist Health System by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Punctual and regular attendance to work; able to work in a 24/7 work environment (weekends, holidays, inclement weather) and any shift (day or night).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work with a diverse team.
• Ability to address multiple demands simultaneously; prioritize work and responding to difficult…