Part-Time Clerk Dispatcher

Dougherty County Commission; Albany (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Part Time 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.

Essential duties include answering emergency telephone calls, dispatching calls, typing incident

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of clerical or dispatching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• GCIC/NCIC Certification is required.

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.
• Maintains case number files; processes traffic citations; transcribes detective interviews.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Dispatching experience

Education

GCIC/NCIC Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 2026-07

Department: Dougherty County Police

Job classification: Clerk Dispatcher

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Customer Service, Organizational Development, Dispatch, 911 Telecommunications, Communications

Summary

The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Part Time 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.

Examples of duties

• 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.
• Maintains case number files; processes traffic citations; transcribes detective interviews.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of clerical or dispatching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Supplemental information

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None

Special Certifications And Licenses:

• GCIC/NCIC Certification

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Supplemental information

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

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