Dispatcher/Telecommunicator
Ashland County Sheriff's Office
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Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
*Salary Min is Training Wage. Once completed, wage increases to Salary Maximum* The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Answers incoming emergency assistance calls. Independently assesses need and urgency of requests and situations, and dispatches emergency response personnel including law enforcement personnel, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and others to incident/accident scenes. • Receives and accurately relays/transcribes information, messages and requests for the Communications Center. Enters data and information into Department and State computer databases. • Operates and maintains radio and telecommunication systems including computer-aided dispatching equipment, mobile data terminal messaging, Teletype, telephone device for the deaf (TDD), fax machines, telephones and computer keyboards. • Maintains knowledge of current emergency communication policies and procedures and has knowledge of state and local dispatch codes. Participates in on-going training. • Selectively answers telephone requests for information. • Performs emergency warning notifications. • Performs clerical and general office functions, including minor repair and maintenance. • Provides court testimony as required. • Monitors bank, business and residential alarms and notifies appropriate person/agency as required. • Operates Teletype equipment; enters warrants, stolen vehicles, missing persons and other information. • Maintains logs, records and files as required.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Number of Paid Holidays: 12
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear and concise speech
- Good physical condition
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No domestic abuse convictions
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Vision correctable to 20/20
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Oral Interviews
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
220 6th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
United States
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