Emergency Communication Specialist; Shift

Emergency Communication Specialist (6PM to 6AM Shift)

JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Tribal Police
REPORTS TO: Chief of Police/Deputy Chief of Police
SALARY RANGE: $25.75 to $36.00

Any individual who receives an offer of employment or will receive a payroll check are required to submit to a drug and alcohol test as a condition of obtaining employment.
Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian preference applies

• An emergency communication specialist’s primary responsibility is coordinating and managing communications during critical and emergency situations.
• The emergency communication specialist receives emergency and non-emergency calls to the police department and directs the appropriate number of police units to the scene. The emergency communication specialist receives calls from other police agencies and emergency services as well as the public. The calls come into the communication center via telephone, computer system and radio.
• The emergency communication specialist also monitors the location of all police officers on duty. The police department maintains logs of all incoming calls. The emergency communication specialist maintains the log through manual or automated processes.
• The emergency communication specialist researches incident related records such as plates, licenses, criminal records, warrants, probation, and HRO/OFP/DANCO orders on behalf of patrol units when requested.
• The emergency communication specialist monitors weather conditions, watches, and warnings and communicates information to appropriate personnel.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
• Must undergo a background check and have an unblemished background.
• Must have at least two years of experience working as a emergency communication specialist or familiarity with the communications equipment with a police department.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Drivers Insurance policy.
• Must have certification that allows the individual to have access to federal, state and local law enforcement databases.
• Must possess the ability to remain calm in emergency situations. The emergency communication specialist must be able to think and act clearly during calls to the police station. The ability to multitask on the job is also an essential skill. Police dispatchers must possess skills using telephone, computer and radio equipment while communicating effectively with callers and police personnel.
• Must possess accurate keyboarding skills of a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to be certified in CPR/First Aid and Emergency Responder within 1 year of hire.
• Must have current valid driver’s license.
• Must be insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Drivers Insurance policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Background investigation required that shows an unblemished background.
• A staff person with direct contact with or access to children in care must disclose the arrest, conviction, and applicant background information if that staff person:
  (a) has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed:

• an act of physical or sexual abuse;
• the same or similar crimes as those in this subsection listed in the laws of another state or of the United States or of any Tribal law;
  (b) has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed any misdemeanor offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.
  
  The Licensing Committee may evaluate the nature and time of a misdemeanor assault charge as well as other types of misdemeanor crimes not specified in this section to determine whether employment is appropriate.
  8 MLBSA § 1212(a-b).

• The emergency communication specialist questions callers to determine their…