Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

UW - La Crosse Police Dept

Agency City
La Crosse

,

Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Chief of Police in consultation with the Law Enforcement Dispatch Supervisor, this position works in a critical office on campus that serves as a hub of all alarms and notification systems that are crucial to the safety of the campus community. This position works independently to provide communications via two-way radios, telephones and computer for the University Police, Dispatch and telephone operations. It is a crucial position for coordinating internal as well as external communications for the campus. This position works alone and is subject to occasional supervisory checks. This position must be able to prioritize, efficiently manage multiple tasks/assignments and remain calm in outwardly stressful incidents. This position must maintain an excellent understanding of Department and University policies and procedures. It is accountable for accurate police reports, dispatch logs and police records which are always sensitive and highly confidential in nature. This position requires the ability to use discretion and good judgment regarding confidential information This position plays a key role in the maintenance, creation and dissemination of legally required crime and activity statistics.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$18.51
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
 

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Dental
  • Education Incentive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
  • Number of 9

Qualifications:

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
  • Driver's license
  • Good driving record
  • 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
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18
Other Qualifications
  • High School Diploma
  • Previous experience is preferred but not required

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Oral Interviews
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Lea Butterfield
Application Contact Title
Law Enforcement Dispatch Supervisor
Application Contact Agency
UW-La Crosse Police Department
Application Contact Address

WI
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 789-9000

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Resume
Agency Application
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Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

Sauk County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Baraboo

,

Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Establish eligibility list
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

The purpose of the Telecommunicator/ 911 is to perform emergency communications tasks for the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. Essential Duties Include: Answer emergency 911 calls from the general public, gather incident information, dispatches the appropriate emergency safety personnel such as police, fire, ambulance and other counties, and enters the call into the computer-aid design (CAD) database for tracking. Prioritize phone calls based on urgency, and maintain telephone contacts with callers during dangerous situations. Document reports taken regarding juvenile runaways, warrant services, and other important situations, and forward the report to the appropriate personnel. Utilize the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 131 dispatch center. Track status of County Deputies, police, and other emergency personnel regarding availability, location, and work schedule. Provide information to deputies and police regarding outstanding warrants, suspect/subject data, driver and vehicle information, and complaint investigations. Enter missing persons, stolen vehicles, guns, articles, and various other items into the Transaction Information for the Management of Enforcement (TIME) System as required by the State Department of Justice- Crime Information Bureau. Monitor National Warning System (NAWAS) weather services, activate warning sirens and issue warnings to emergency personnel in Sauk and surrounding Counties. Set up transportation for Chapter 51 commitments, inmates, suspects, detainees, and prisoner transports.

Lateral Transfer Program Details:

Candidates with prior dispatching experience at a similar agency may start above hiring rate depending on prior years of service (lateral transfer for salary). Starting wage for an experienced candidate can be beyond Step 3 ($23.53) on a case-by-case basis.

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$22.46
-
Salary Maximum
$23.77
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications
Dependent On Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund
  • Number of 11

Qualifications:

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 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
  • Minimum Age:
    Minimum Age
    18
  • Ability to keyboard/type words per minute:
    Ability to keyboard/type words per minute
    30
Other Qualifications
  • Must be willing to complete CritiCall online skills assessment prior to being invited to interview.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
  • Psychological Examination
Other Notes
  • CritiCall Testing
Affirmative Action (AA)
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Eric Van Den Heuvel
Application Contact Title
Chief Deputy
Application Contact Agency
Sauk County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

1300 Lange Ct
BarabooWI 53913
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(608) 355-3507
Fax
Application Contact Fax
(608) 355-3572
Email
Application Contact Email
eric.vandenheuvel@saukcountywi.gov
Website
Application Contact Website

Apply By:

Application Deadline

Submit:

Application Requirements
Agency Application
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