Dispatcher

The City of Millbrook • Millbrook, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position receives and dispatches emergency and routine calls for police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency services using a computer-aided dispatch system. Applicant should have considerable knowledge of the geography of the area serviced by the department, including knowledge of the streets, roads, and highways including county roads. This person will be required to learn the communications equipment and terminology of the department. This person must be able to speak clearly and distinctly and be able to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. This person must be able to acquire and maintain certification from the National Criminal Intelligence Center. Applicant must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of the geography of the area serviced by the department, including knowledge of the streets, roads, and highways including county roads.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to acquire and maintain certification from the National Criminal Intelligence Center.
• High school graduate or have their GED.
• Pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispatch emergency and routine calls for police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency services using a computer-aided dispatch system.
• Learn the communications equipment and terminology of the department.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

What This Job Offers

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