Dispatcher; Casual

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answers incoming emergency and non-emergency telephone calls using E-911 computerized equipment, independently assesses need and urgency of the request and situation, and responds according to established procedures.
• Serves as an information resource to response units and the general public; dispatches and documents assignment of units based on incident requirements.
• Maintains contact with department on‑duty units while in service and monitors the status of units when out of service.
• Relays requests for information through data sources, returns response to units, and locates requested information through local, state, and federal databases.
• Operates varied and complex computerized communication and emergency warning equipment, including radio transmitters, voice message retrieval systems, and data processing systems.
• Maintains knowledge of current emergency communication policies and procedures and state, national, and local dispatch codes.
• Participates in job‑related training sessions and seminars as required, and attends regular staff meetings.
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, and logs as required by local and state law and policy and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.

• Good knowledge of police, fire and emergency medical services, dispatch methods and procedures.
• Some knowledge of Calumet County geography and roadway system including state and county highways, town roads, and city streets.
• Knowledge of proper operation of communications and emergency equipment available.
• Ability to recognize equipment mal‑function and report the same.
• Good knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations.
• Ability to operate radio equipment, including radio console and tape logger, and a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to think and act quickly, accurately and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees, county officials and officers, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality according to department policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Apply Online:
www.calumetcounty.org

Complete the required online application. Applications accepted until position filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information:
206 Court St, CHILTON, WI 53014
Victoria.halbach
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