911 Dispatcher

911 Dispatch - Telecommunicators are sworn and under the general supervision of the Clark County Sheriff,

Chief Deputy and Communications Captain. The 911 Dispatch role is to receive emergency and non-emergency

requests for response via radio, telephone and computer aided dispatch systems; determine priorities;

dispatches law enforcement and other emergency units, give first aid and emergency medical directions

over the phone and maintain close contact with field units to monitor response progress. They have limited

arrest authority and can make arrests in the courthouse.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

A High School Diploma or GED certificate (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is

required. A familiarity with computers, the ability to multi-task, type, and possess excellent communication

skills is a must. Telecommunicators must successfully pass and obtain EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatching)

certification within the first year of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

 Give first aid and Emergency Medical instructions over the phone.

 Receive, transmit, relay, log and coordinate all complaints, inquiries, assistance calls and various

communications with law enforcement and other county agencies.

 Monitor emergency and general support radio frequencies and determine priorities of all calls and

dispatch required units or agencies.

 Maintain status and location control of all public safety personnel.

 Maintain records of all radio dispatches received and transmitted, including telephone calls.

 Assist members of the public who appear in person at the dispatch center, determine who the individual

should be referred to and contact the appropriate department member.

 Operate varied and complex police communication systems including two way radios, telephone and

computer terminals.

 Assist in maintaining certain files such as TIME and NCIC system records and county software

requirement information to keep orderly records and log as required by law and department policy.

 Communicate in a clear, concise manner to the public and other agencies to portray a professional and

competent department image.

 Coordinate complaints, inquiries and assistance calls with law enforcement and other county agencies.

 Provide file and record management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $34.69 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35