What are the responsibilities and job description for the WPD SPIDER Dispatcher 2nd Shift (Open to Wichita Police Department Only) position at City of Wichita?
Open to Wichita Police Department Only
This is communications work in which the employee is responsible for handling requests for information by radio, telephone, National Crime Information Computer System, Teletype and Police Department computer system. The employee works in accordance with established rules and regulations. This employee works with considerable independence under general direction from a supervisor.
Workday and hours:
2nd shift - 2:30pm to 11:00pm, With days off of Tuesday/Wednesday.
A $1 per hour shift differential is available for hours worked from 6:00pm-6:00am
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
- Receives requests for information by radio, telephone, Teletype, and computer systems and determines appropriate sources to access and/or action to be taken.
- Receives and responds to messages and requests from field personnel, external law enforcement agencies and others authorized to receive information.
- Prioritizes order of response to inquiries.
- Maintains logs and records.
- Verifies, updates and enters information into the Police Department's Computer System and National Crime Information Computer System.
- The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive. The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
- Some knowledge of the Federal Communication Commission's rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record information using a video display terminal and electronic keyboard.
- Ability to learn, within a reasonable period of time, proper techniques for operating radio transmitting and receiving equipment and law enforcement related computer systems.
- Ability to receive and repeat information accurately and quickly.
- Ability to speak clearly and correctly using the English language.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and representatives of outside agencies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Required Experience and Training
- One year of clerical experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
- Must acquire National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Terminal Operator certification within six months of employment.
Preferred Experience and Training
- Six months of concurrent radio dispatch experience.
Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check.