Communications Operator

Joliet Junior College•Joliet, IL

8d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fast-paced, highly technical work environment involving automated systems pertaining to law enforcement public safety communications. Work requires the ability to comprehend and apply county, state and federal regulations governing law enforcement and public safety operational procedures, including transmissions by radio, telephone; ability to analyze situations and determine the effective course of action; adjust quickly to changing situations while assessing time and sensitive information; perform several tasks at the same time and assign appropriate priorities to incoming calls for service while monitoring multiple frequencies and viewing multiple computer screens. Must have the ability to maintain an efficient and calm demeanor in handling adverse or stressful situations for extended periods in a high-volume public safety work environment. Requires frequent contact with the public, police and emergency service providers, and occasional contact with other federal, state, and local government agencies. Data entry skill; ability to speak clearly and distinctly; ability to hear; ability to utilize appropriate methodology and resources; ability to follow instructions quickly; ability to operate a computer terminal keyboard and read computer screens for extended periods.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in police, fire or emergency dispatch.
Strong verbal and written skills and the ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse population under high stress situations.
The ability to file and keep records and to prepare reports from such records
Must successfully complete in house training for position
Must acquire and maintain LEADS certification within one (1) year of assignment
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

Nice To Haves

Prior police, fire or emergency dispatch experience of two or more years.
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Responsibilities

Processes incoming and outgoing emergency and non-emergency telephone calls, ensuring agency policy, procedures and goals are met.
Dispatches and communicates with law enforcement, fire and EMS units, ensuring agency policy, procedures and goals are met.
Provides Supervisor with input regarding policies and procedures pertaining to the operation of the communications center.
Provide prompt and courtesy service to all college community.
Works effectively and calmly in a high stress environment.
Maintains familiarity with the general geography of the communities served.
Meets all training requirements of the Center, as well as train new staff and those needing to be cross trained
Participates in available professional development for center staff.
Familiarity with principles and practices of radio communications as well as the proper policies and procedures used in public safety dispatching with an emphasis on professionalism and high level of customer service.
Knowledge of all aspects of operations of a public safety communications center.
Communication facilities, equipment and management practices as they pertain to the operation of a public safety communications center.
Technology systems utilized by a public safety communications center.
Become certified & maintain all required certifications.
Operates and monitors various computer systems and networks as necessary to perform dispatching tasks – CAD and Records management system; as well as cameras and alarm boards responds per department procedures
Recognizes and has a clear understanding of the classification systems for UCR, NIBRS and Clery as related to report functions
Perform other related duties as required.