Police Dispatcher

Police Dispatcher

Department:
Police

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Salary: $35,146.68 - $40,341.22

Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63:
Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality.

The Police Dispatcher operates communications equipment to receive and transmit messages and information including police and fire emergencies. Information is transmitted upon request or according to established procedures. The Police Dispatcher is expected to exercise judgment in performing routine work under the general direction of a supervisor who is available for immediate consultation on non-routine matters.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Operates telephones, radios, and all other essential communications equipment.
• Receives calls which must be properly processed acel: obtain address and nature of call; dispatches appropriate personnel and equipment to the scene.
• Maintains radio contact with all fire units in the field.
• Maintains status and current information on all units in and out of service.
• Receives routine calls and gives information as requested by the public and officers.
• Receives and transmits messages between field units and with other Public Safety Agencies.
• Assists in testing radio frequencies, makes routine announcements, and relays messages via radio.
• Maintains wrecker log in CAD.
• Is familiar with the General Orders used by the department.
• Knows signal and 10 dash codes used by the department.
• Uses the NCIC computer and obtain a working knowledge of the system and laws that govern its use.
• Monitors alarms and the R.U.O.K. program.

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.

• 2+ years experience in the operation of two-way radio and/or telephone switch