What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Staff (Civilian) Regional Dispatcher position at Indiana State Police (IN)?
To serve as a temporary PRN (as-needed) professional staff position for the Indiana State Police. Primary responsibilities are to receive, collate, record, disseminate, and accurately dispatch information to Department police personnel, other law enforcement agencies, and other support services through the use of a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, Records Management System (RMS), Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other Regional Dispatch Center resources. On-the-job training provided for qualified and energetic individuals.
- Hourly Rate: $36.00 per hour.
- Hours will vary by location and operational need; weekly hours are not guaranteed.
- Shifts will vary based on assignment (mornings, afternoons, midnight) and start/end times will vary.
- This position is not eligible for overtime.
- Lowell District - 1550 E. 181st Avenue Lowell, IN 46356
- Toll Road District - 52422 County Road 17 Bristol, IN 46507
- Fort Wayne District - 5811 Ellison Road Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Indianapolis District - 8620 E. 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219
- Bloomington District - 1500 N. Packinghouse Road, #200 Bloomington, IN 47404
- Versailles District - 902 S. Adams Street Versailles, IN 47042
This is a temporary PRN (as-needed) position. Work assignments will be based on operational needs and availability. This position does not have a guaranteed number of hours per week, fixed work location, or schedule.
- Must be a high school graduate or possess the equivalent GED.
- Must successfully complete Department typing test.
- Must take a Department approved Dispatch Simulation test.
- On the job training provided for qualified and energetic individuals.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred.
- Must become certified, and maintain certification, as a TDD/TTY operator.
- Must become certified, or provide proof of certification, in CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatch.
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must have ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to maintain concentration on numerous tasks in a busy and noisy environment. Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations. The Dispatch Center runs on a continuous 24 hours per day, 7 days per week cycle.
Salary : $36