Arizona Employer Hiring for Police Communication Specialist at Benson, Arizona Full Time

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Police Communication Specialist

Starting at $14.50 per hour Full-time position

Summary:

+ Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching routine and emergency information; keeps official records; and assists in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures of the dispatch center.

Essential Job Functions:

+ The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

+ Monitors telephones and radio in the dispatch center; answers all incoming calls and ascertains nature of call; gathers all necessary information to transmit or relay.

+ Dispatches police, fire and other response vehicles for emergency situations; broadcasts nature, location and time of incident; contacts all required personnel and other local concerns such as the fire department; ensures the presence of reserve units by contacting personnel designated for call-back; relays information as required.

+ Maintains log on radio and telephone communications and location of personnel and equipment; maintains on-going contact with the responding personnel and keeps them informed of all pertinent incoming information; keeps track of various information such as traffic lights out and streets closed, and keeps emergency personnel informed.

+ Maintains dispatch center work area and equipment in clean and working condition.

+ Composes, types, and edits material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness for the (CAD) Computer Aided Dispatch System.

+ Inputs data to standard office and department forms, both manual and automated; makes simple postings to various reports; compiles and tabulates data.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

+ Knowledge of emergency communications operations, procedures and equipment.

+ Knowledge of Police Department policies and procedures.

+ Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing equipment and applications.

+ Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

+ Knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices.

+ Skill in operation of radios, consoles and related dispatch tools and equipment.

+ Skill in performing cashier duties accurately.

+ Skill in meeting and dealing with the public and providing high quality customer service.

+ Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

+ Skill in establishing effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies and the public.

+ Skill in handling stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

+ High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year of general office experience including typing, filing,accounting or bookkeeping.

+ State of Arizona driver’s license with a record of no suspensions or revocations.

+ Must have a personal record with no felony convictions and no disqualifying criminal history.

+ Must be a citizen of the United States.

+ Must be certified in the Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) within one (1) year ofemployment.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

+ Frequently requires sitting, talking and hearing; occasionally requires walking; frequently requiresusing hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.

+ Occasionally requires lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds; requires close vision and the ability toadjust focus.

+ Work is performed in an office environment; noise level is usually quiet.

Equipment and Tools Utilized:

+ Computer-aided systems; personal computer including word processing software; copy machine; faxmachine; telephone and radio.

Open until filled