911 Dispatcher (Communications Deputy)

PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO • Natchitoches, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class is responsible for receiving and evaluating calls from the public concerning crimes, fires, and medical emergencies, etc. The class is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency service phones, dispatching appropriate emergency services, and servicing/maintaining related equipment. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed, develops work methods and sequences under general supervision, and makes decisions based on defined parameters.

Requirements

• One (1) year of training in database management, records, clerical, customer service or a closely related field.
• At least 21 years of age (upon the date of hire)
• High school diploma or equivalency
• No felony, drug, or domestic violence convictions
• Pass all required pre-employment screenings
• Possess a valid Louisiana driver’s license
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing as required
• Possess basic computer skills such as typing, writing reports, and sending and/or receiving emails as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Answers emergency services phones, records essential information, and dispatches units from appropriate agencies such as law enforcement, fire department, or other emergency response activities.
• Answers and responds to administrative phones, other communications devices, and citizen requests, and decides on appropriate courses of action such as dispatching assistance as required and/or refers to the appropriate service agency.
• Maintains various logs, charts, and recordings to provide records of all emergency and non-emergency actions for follow-up investigative, administrative, or legal actions.
• Maintains a readily available library of emergency reference material such as computer manuals, maps, repair logs, wrecker logs, policy/procedure SOPs, policy memos, and other reference material.
• Operates and maintains emergency and non-emergency equipment such as computers, printers, playback systems, CAD, telephone systems, mapping equipment, and other systems.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information, and attends in-service training and technical/professional classes, seminars, and/or conferences to improve technical/professional skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.
• Assists the general public and other governmental agencies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED