Police 911 Telecommunicator

Huron Police Department; Huron (SD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Plan

Retirement Plan

Term Life Insurance Plan

Job summary

The Huron Police Department is seeking an Emergency Dispatch operator responsible for providing 911 dispatch services. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to respond decisively in emergency situations.

A high school diploma or equivalent is essential, and the ability to achieve State certifications within a year is required. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent; 18 years of age.
• Some work experience in office communication is desirable.
• Ability to obtain Medical Dispatch Certification and Teletype Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency 911 dispatch services via radio and telephone.
• Determine priority of calls and transmit requests for service.
• Maintain daily logs of activities and conduct dispatch for emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle stress

Dispatch operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Huron Police Department provides police and dispatch services to a community of over 13,500 people. We have several different specialties within our department that are available as you progress through your career. A few of those specialties include, SWAT, Field Training Officer, Detective, School Resource Officer, and K-9 Handler. We are very also very involved with our community with different programs such as Crime Stoppers, DARE, Drug Take Back, Citizen's Police Academy, and National Night Out.

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Police

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Police 911 Telecommunications Supervisor/Police Chief

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general supervision of the Police 911 Telecommunications Supervisor, is responsible for providing Emergency 911 dispatch services through the operation of radio and telephone equipment for the City of Huron, Beadle County, and all other counties which contract for E-911 services. Work varies somewhat exercising individual judgment within well regulated prescribed procedures; interpretive judgment may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Must possess the ability to think and act clearly and decisively in transmitting information and instructions via radio or telephone; must be able to hear, speak with clarity, communicate orally, via computer, and in writing; physical demands include prolonged sitting, limited lifting up to 35 lbs (greater with assistance), and ability to handle mental and physical stress; must have ability to become State certified in Medical Dispatch Certification and Teletype Certification within one (1) year of employment.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Receives telephone calls to the Emergency 911 Center, and other messages requiring primarily emergency type of assistance promptly and courteously, determines priority, and transmits such requests for service to the appropriate personnel; uses standard operating procedures in the transmitting, receiving, and making a record of all radio, computer, and telephone messages; performs dispatch services for emergency services in law enforcement, ambulance, fire, and other emergency calls; closely monitors all dispatched calls to ensure the security and safety of the responding personnel; maintains location and status information of all mobile units; provides emergency first responder instructions to the general public, whether the information is of a criminal, safety, or medical nature; maintains daily radio logs of activities and communication; maintains communication with the state, county, and other local law enforcement and emergency agencies; composes a variety of correspondence, reports, and other materials requiring independent judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness; performs other related duties as assigned.
• Operates teletype, computer terminal, paging system, and may monitor alarms following well established standards and procedures; work requires the immediate determination regarding the sequence of events for each type of call received; financial accountability handles money; frequently handles information dealing with life and death situations; uses equipment requiring normal servicing; processes information with the public and fellow employees requiring confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy as appropriate; duties are performed in surroundings where undesirable physical conditions and hazards are controllable; activities may lead to stress; duties require limited movement but sufficient mobility to respond to radio and telephone duties while serving in an office setting.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from high school or its equivalent; 18 years of age; and some work experience in an office setting dealing with public communication desirable. Computer skills preferred. Must have the ability to obtain Medical Dispatch Certification and Teletype Certification within one (1) year of employment and must maintain such certifications throughout employment with continuing education and training. State certification also required.

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Receives telephone calls to the Emergency 911 Center, and other messages requiring primarily emergency type of assistance promptly and courteously, determines priority, and transmits clearly such requests for service to the appropriate personnel;
• Must possess the ability to think and act clearly and decisively in transmitting information and instructions via radio or telephone; must be able to hear and speak with clarity,
• Closely monitors all dispatched calls to insure the security and safety of responding personnel; maintains location and status information of all mobile units;
• Maintains all information in a confidential manner;
• Uses communication skills in dealing with the public and fellow employees with tact;

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE TO INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance Plan
• Hourly Salary: DOQ

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent; 18 years of age; and some work experience in an office setting dealing with public communication desirable.
• Must have the ability to obtain Medical Dispatch Certification and Teletype Certification within one (1) year of employment and must maintain such certifications throughout employment with continuing education and training.
• State certification also required.

Additional Information

Application Packets Available At:

City Finance Office
239 Wisconsin Ave SW
PO Box 1369
Huron SD 57350
Phone: [phone]

Online: www.huronsd.com/city-government/city-employment

South Dakota Dept of Labor & Regulation
2361 Dakota Avenue South
Huron SD 57350
Phone: [phone]

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