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This job is located in the 911 Communications Center of the Police Department within The City of Oklahoma City Police Department and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The 911 Dispatcher Trainee serves as the telephone communication link between the calling party and units in the field. Essential job functions include: accurately and efficiently receiving and transmitting information via telephone and through the Computer Aided Dispatch Data Network; input and/or retrieval of information concerning emergency and non-emergency situations; recording information obtained from callers by typing information into the computer via a computer terminal and keyboard; routing calls to appropriate dispatch consoles; monitoring calls to ensure dispatch of support agencies; dispatching emergency and non-emergency vehicles to reported trouble locations; and monitoring frequencies in order to respond to field unit status reports and requests for assistance. The work is reviewed through continual visual observation and through monitoring of radio frequencies by the supervisor. NOTE: The incumbent is hired as 911 Dispatcher Trainee. Upon successful completion of the training and probationary period, the incumbent is eligible for promotion to 911 Dispatcher I. 911 Dispatcher Trainees receive four (4) weeks of classroom instruction/training on the telecommunications equipment and procedures and will spend the remainder of the probationary period receiving on-the-job training under close supervision.