What are the responsibilities and job description for the 911 Dispatcher position at Douglas County Sheriff's Office?
We are accepting applications and resumes to update our candidate list for 911 Dispatchers. Telecommunicators act as a communication point for emergency and non-emergency calls. The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed, especially in emergency situations. You must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision. The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information.
Responsibilities
- Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and record significant information
- Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions
- Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance
- Use radio, phone or computer to send crews, vehicles or other field units to appropriate locations
- Monitor the route and status of field units to coordinate and prioritize their schedule
- Provide field units with information about orders, traffic, obstacles and requirements
- Enter data in computer system and maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other information
Skills
- Proven experience as dispatcher or relevant position preferred
- Tech-savvy with knowledge of relevant methods (CAD)
- Fast typing with experience in data entry
- Knowledge of procedures and guideline for emergency situations
- Proficient in English (oral and written)
- Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
- Active listener with excellent communication skills
- Sound judgement and critical thinking
- High school diploma or equivalent
Resumes may also be submitted via email at Sheriff@douglascountyil.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.70 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25