Dispatcher 

 Johnson County Government
Job Vacancy Announcement

Job ID: 08-003
Department: Sheriff’s Department
Status: Full Time / grade10
Salary: $21,432-$21,888 per year (DOQ)
Open Date:
Close Date: Open till filled

Job Description:

DUTIES
Under general supervision, receives, interprets and transmits routine and emergency information via telephone, radio and computer terminal. 

Receives reports by telephone or radio for public safety service; Determines the nature of requests for service, decides the proper priority and response code; Monitors radio traffic originating from other jurisdictions; Answers 911 telephones; Operates multi-purpose computer terminals interfaced with radio-telephone console and other computer systems; Monitors the status of field units to ensure officer safety and the availability for dispatch; Supplies information to other agencies, offices and to the public; Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
Six months experience of public contact, communications or other related
experience preferred; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and   training.  Computers and windows experience.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED equivalency. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to operate radio equipment; Ability to speak clearly and distinctly; Ability to hear; Ability to exercise good judgment, analyze situations, and to react swiftly and rationally in stressful situations, utilizing appropriate procedures and resources; Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with other law enforcement officials / agencies. Ability to type 35 WPM; Must successfully complete all mandated certification programs within established time frames. 

Applicants for Commissioned Law Enforcement positions, including Dispatch, must have a notarized TCLEOSE Waiver accompanying their Johnson County Application for Employment.  Waivers are available in the Personnel Office and on the Johnson County web site.


 GENERAL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.
 

AN  EOE/AAP EMPLOYER

HOW TO APPLY 
Persons wishing to apply for employment must complete a Johnson County Employment Application for each posted position for which they wish consideration.  

If the announcement specifies a specific license or other special requirements, the applicant should attach a photocopy of the license or show possession of the special requirements in their application in order to receive full consideration.   

Applications must be received in the Personnel Office before the deadline to be considered.

Applications are available in the Personnel Office.    

Persons living outside Johnson County may request an application be mailed to them.
 



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