Lateral Law Enforcement Dispatcher

Yakima County•Aspen, CO

56d•$31 - $39

About The Position

The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability The Yakima County Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications to form a register of eligible candidates for the position of LATERAL Law Enforcement Dispatcher with the Yakima County Sheriff's Office. Candidates must have one year of Law Enforcement Dispatch experience to be eligible to apply. Answers and responds to emergent / non-emergent calls from the public and business calls directed to the Sheriff’s Office. Assesses and determines priority of the call and availability of response units; elicits pertinent information from callers and disseminates the information received to law enforcement and other public safety agencies. Responds to general law and civil questions from the public and law enforcement. Receives, transmits and relays sensitive information by simultaneously operating radios, multi-line telephone systems, computer terminals, private line intercom systems and other telecommunication devices for multiple agencies. Monitors in-office video surveillance displays. Reviews and proofs Civil and Warrant Division documents. Verifies data provided and ensures accuracy of documents. Develops and maintains working relationships with the community, municipal, state, and federal law enforcement and court contacts. Provides staff support to the 7 agencies we dispatch for at all times to include Spillman knowledge, WA state law and civil knowledge. Provides technical support to all Spillman agencies in our county to change and update passwords for the system. Run subjects and items in our state and national systems for Juvenile Detention, Yakima Co Jail for wants and orders. Coordinates efforts between agencies, staff, providers, volunteers and the public. Organizes, maintains, compiles and accurately records data into or from computer and logs. Writes law enforcement reports. Writes supplemental reports to support Deputy and Law Enforcement Officer reports. Enters and clears stolen property, vehicles, missing people and court orders into our local system along with the Washington State and National Crime computer systems. Enters inquiries into the National Crime Information Center, Washington Crime Information Center and Department Of Licensing systems and disseminates the information while staying compliant with all agency standards. Maintains the integrity of the agency and limits liability exposure by complying with local, state and federal laws when working with the public. Other duties required. (required duty statement)

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED plus one year of Law Enforcement Dispatch experience.
Must be in good standing with your current/past Law Enforcement position.
Must be actively employed or a dispatcher within a year.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
This is a position requires law enforcement dispatch experience.
This position requires work on a rotating shift basis to include nights, weekends and holidays.
This is a civil service position, Civil Service Rules and Regulations apply.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish
Use of radios and multi line telephone
Knowledge of Yakima County area and communities
Research / records experience; finding and pulling information on a daily basis
Cartography experience (ability to read maps)
Basic recordkeeping theories
Office practices
Telephone skills and etiquette.
Ability to multi-task
Answering multi-line phone lines
Understanding and retaining oral information
Maintaining file systems
Interpreting information received through computer entry
Using computer and related software
Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information
Maintaining composure in emergency situations

Responsibilities

Answers and responds to emergent / non-emergent calls from the public and business calls directed to the Sheriff’s Office.
Assesses and determines priority of the call and availability of response units; elicits pertinent information from callers and disseminates the information received to law enforcement and other public safety agencies.
Responds to general law and civil questions from the public and law enforcement.
Receives, transmits and relays sensitive information by simultaneously operating radios, multi-line telephone systems, computer terminals, private line intercom systems and other telecommunication devices for multiple agencies.
Monitors in-office video surveillance displays.
Reviews and proofs Civil and Warrant Division documents.
Verifies data provided and ensures accuracy of documents.
Develops and maintains working relationships with the community, municipal, state, and federal law enforcement and court contacts.
Provides staff support to the 7 agencies we dispatch for at all times to include Spillman knowledge, WA state law and civil knowledge.
Provides technical support to all Spillman agencies in our county to change and update passwords for the system.
Run subjects and items in our state and national systems for Juvenile Detention, Yakima Co Jail for wants and orders.
Coordinates efforts between agencies, staff, providers, volunteers and the public.
Organizes, maintains, compiles and accurately records data into or from computer and logs.
Writes law enforcement reports.
Writes supplemental reports to support Deputy and Law Enforcement Officer reports.
Enters and clears stolen property, vehicles, missing people and court orders into our local system along with the Washington State and National Crime computer systems.
Enters inquiries into the National Crime Information Center, Washington Crime Information Center and Department Of Licensing systems and disseminates the information while staying compliant with all agency standards.
Maintains the integrity of the agency and limits liability exposure by complying with local, state and federal laws when working with the public.
Other duties required.

Benefits

-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Coverage
Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA- VEBA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary Benefits – vision, term life, critical illness, disability and other insurance plans
Washington State Retirement Plan (DRS)
457 Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
Paid Vacation, Ten Paid Holidays and Sick Leave