Emergency Communications Specialist - 12-Hour Shifts

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office; Natchitoches (LA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking a 911 Dispatcher (Communications Deputy) in Natchitoches, LA. The role receives and evaluates calls about crimes, fires, medical emergencies, and dispatches appropriate emergency services.

Requires handling multiple duties, logs, and equipment operation in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time in Patrol Operations, with a Pitman-like schedule: a monthly rotation of 12-hour Day/Night shifts, and potential hurricane/disaster duty as

Qualifications

• One year of training in database management, records, clerical, customer service or a closely related field.
• Basic computer skills (typing, writing reports, sending/receiving emails) are required.

Responsabilités

• Answers emergency services phones, records essential information, and dispatches units.
• Responds to administrative phones and citizen requests and refers to appropriate service agencies.
• Maintains logs, charts and recordings for follow-up actions and investigations.
• Operates and maintains emergency and non-emergency equipment and systems.
• Performs routine office tasks and assists the public and other agencies.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Customer service

Typing

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking a 911 Dispatcher (Communications Deputy) in Natchitoches, LA. The role receives and evaluates calls about crimes, fires, medical emergencies, and dispatches appropriate emergency services.

Requires handling multiple duties, logs, and equipment operation in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time in Patrol Operations, with a Pitman-like schedule: a monthly rotation of 12-hour Day/Night shifts, and potential hurricane/disaster duty as