Dispatcher - Temporary Part-Time

Looking for trained and experienced Dispatchers for temporary positions with flexible and self-scheduling hours: 6-12-hour shifts, days or nights, weekends, and holidays
. Under the supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor, the employee receives and prioritizes E-911 and non-emergency telephone calls from the public. The employee processes information using a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system and dispatches appropriate emergency service within the Police Department. The employee monitors public safety units in the field; retrieves and enters computer data for emergency response personnel within the service area.

The employee provides general assistance to the public, relays non-police complaints to appropriate personnel. The employee receives requests for information from officers, runs license and criminal history checks and relays information back to officer. Independent judgment, initiative, and understanding must be exercised in interpreting orders, rules, and regulations, and in meeting emergency situations. Work is performed in accordance with established rules, regulations, and instructions from superior officers, and work is reviewed upon completion.

This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screens. This position does not offer benefits.

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.