EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER (LATERAL)

GovernmentJobs.com — Bullhead City AZ; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com lists a dispatcher position involving receiving and dispatching routine and emergency radio and telephone communications for public safety personnel and equipment.

Special tests include typing 45 WPM minimum, reading, comprehension, oral exam, polygraph, psychological exam, hearing exam and drug screen. Flexible shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of at least 45 WPM is required.
• Reading and comprehension/communications tests are part of the process.
• Oral exam, polygraph, psychological exam, hearing examination, and drug screen are required.

Responsibilities

• Answers the telephone, receives and classifies calls to determine priority of response.
• Uses radio equipment to dispatch law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel and equipment.

Job description

Receives and dispatches routine and emergency radio and telephone communications. Dispatches law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel and equipment. Maintains field communications during incidents.

NOTE: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the following tests:

• Typing (Required minimum typing speed of 45 WPM)


• Reading


• Comprehension/communications test


• Oral exam


• Polygraph


• Psychological exam


• Hearing examination


• Drug screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: No felony convictions. The employee will be required to work flexible shifts that include

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Answers the telephone, receiving and classifying calls to determine priority of response and uses radio equ