Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 - 20088018, 20051068

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Dispatcher 1 within the Division of Law Enforcement, headquartered at Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Law Enforcement, please visit DNR Division of Law Enforcement.

Requirements

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary
• 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp in 2-way radio
• 6 mos. exp in teletype communications
• 6 mos. exp in computer terminal
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing, operating a personal computer & word processing
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or customer service
• Applicant must successfully pass a Departmental criminal background investigation including fingerprint & polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy the outdoors

Responsibilities

• Receive training on & operate statewide computer aided dispatch (CAD) console with statewide high band and 800 MHz radio system (Multi-Agency Radio Communications System [MARCS]) and data network and facilitate law enforcement and administrative communication
• Serve as point of contact in emergency situations (e.g., monitor law enforcement automated data system [LEADS] for incoming information, contact appropriate personnel, transmit emergency determinations, receive and transmit all messages)
• Operate radio and/or related equipment (e.g., teletype communications [ electronic messages, texts, etc .], multi-line telephone, LEADS) in order to make inquiries, send and receive electronic messages, provide documentation pertinent to law enforcement activities of ODNR
• Receive, route and assist public and other agencies with requests for information on telephone; direct phone inquiries to proper ODNR division or make after hours contact with proper personnel
• Dispatch ODNR personnel

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed