911 Dispatcher - Police Dept.

Crestview, City of • City of Crestview Police Department, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is general public safety work involving the responsibility of answering routine and emergency police/fire calls and for associated dispatching necessary police/fire personnel and equipment resources.

Requirements

• Possess thorough knowledge of dispatching principles and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of City boundaries, public facilities, and fire districts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Possess a Florida Operator license.
• High School Diploma or Florida approved GED.
• 911 Safety Telecommunicator Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives and records all incoming calls and dispatches police/fire department vehicles and personnel as required.
• Monitors police/fire vehicles as to time and locations.
• Receives and relays messages, types forms and post general information sheet items.
• Makes periodic test reading of communications circuits.
• Maintains all FCIC and NCIC training requirements and records.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

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