Emergency Dispatch Clerk - Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

Dougherty County; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Clerk Dispatcher. The purpose of this position is to support to officers and supervisors in the field by continuously monitoring radio/dispatched calls and continuously relaying information.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks. Rotating 12 hour shift work is required, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires GCIC/NCIC certification.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of clerical or dispatching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers emergency telephone calls and gathers information to be dispatched.
• Answers general calls from the public and assists with information.
• Dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls and maintains radio log.
• Types incident and accident reports and transcribes reports prepared by officers in the field.
• Enters and retrieves data on computer database; prepares news release for media.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GCIC/NCIC Certification

Job description

The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Clerk Dispatcher. The purpose of this position is to support to officers and supervisors in the field by continuously monitoring radio/dispatched calls and continuously relaying information.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks. Rotating 12 hour shift work is required, including nights, weekends and holidays.