Police Dispatcher

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Logistics: 1st FLR BLK 900time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 15 Days Agojob requisition :
988899

Compensation: $43,680- $60,132 per year (based on experience)
** Primary Purpose
** Receives, records and dispatches service calls and requests to ensure that security and public safety needs at Parkland facilities are handled in a timely manner.

** Minimum Specifications*
* ** Education
* ** High school graduate or GED.
** Experience
* ** Prefer previous law enforcement experience.
** Equivalent

Education and/or Experience
*** None
* * Certification/Registration/Licensure
*** Must obtain within one year from date of hire or placement in role Basic Telecommunications Certification from the State of Texas.
** Skills or Special Abilities
*** Must pass extensive background investigation.
* Must pass a pre-employment polygraph.
* Must be able to demonstrate multi-tasking abilities.
* Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers.
* Must have effective written and oral communication skills.
* Must be able to make sound judgments.
* Must remain calm and effectively respond during stressful and/or high pressure emergency situations.
* Must deal with the public and fellow employees in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
** Responsibilities
* ** Receive, record, and process requests for service or assistance and radio dispatch officers to provide appropriate police response.
* Operate National and State Criminal Information Network Systems. Maintain the confidentiality of all data entered or removed from the system including system activities.
* Provide supervisors with information concerning access authorizations into hospital units, offices, and restricted parking areas to prevent unauthorized access by unauthorized persons.
* Monitor Parkland Fire Alarm System. Dispatch appropriate responses ensuring safety and security of patients, visitors, employees and Parkland facilities.
* Monitor Closed Circuit Television Systems observing internal and external locations of Parkland facilities ensuring the safety and security of all persons and facilities.
* Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements and techniques used in police communication operations.
* Maintain a working knowledge of current laws, policies, procedures, and regulations that impact or govern law enforcement and public safety.
* Monitor and report Communications Center equipment malfunctions, inform supervision of problems and initiate repair requests to ensure equipment remains operational.
* Accurately record and/or distribute police department confidential information requests to appropriate supervisory staff and administrative officials of the department as requested.
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