Dispatcher; Sherriff's Office

Overview

Under the supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor, the Dispatcher shall answer administrative and 9-1-1 lines; dispatch calls for service to multiple agencies; enter multiple articles into state and federal computer systems; refer calls to other departments, as necessary.

• Answer incoming 9-1-1 and administrative lines professionally and in a timely manner
• Process, document, and determine appropriate response for emergency and non-emergency calls
• Multi-task in a high call volume, high-stress environment
• Understand computer-aided dispatch (CAD), state and federal systems (MULES and NCIC), and various mapping, radio, and phone systems
• Deal with difficult and uncooperative callers
• Dispatch calls for service to multiple law enforcement and fire service agencies
• Enter and validate warrants, stolen articles, and ex partes
• Answer, respond, and document radio traffic accordingly

• High School Diploma or GED; experience as a Dispatcher preferred
• High level of organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Must be at least 21 years of age

SALARY: $18.70 per hour + Benefits

STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE).
Applications can be obtained eycounty.org
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