$500 Hiring Incentive to be paid upon completion of training and obtaining OLETS certification.

OLETS certification must be completed within 6 months of employment (training will be provided).

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety does not allow user access for people with an open arrest, felony conviction (or deferred adjudication), and certain misdemeanors, including Resisting or Eluding an Officer, DUI in previous 12 months, Domestic Violence, Possession of CDS, or Computer Crimes.

Must be 21 years of age at the time of employment.

This position works twelve hour shifts on a rotating schedule.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

The E911 Dispatcher/Jailer operates the 911 system, assigns law enforcement and other emergency services providers to calls for service, and communicates important public safety information to emergency responders and the public. The E911 Dispatcher/Jailer is responsible for the care and custody of prisoners while they are in jail in accordance with Oklahoma Jail Standards.

Minimum Education Requirements: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.

Experience Required: Any equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Direct Supervisor: Communications Supervisor or designee
Supervisory Responsibility: Generally, none. May supervise part-time and temporary staff, as assigned.
Primary Work Location: Police Department Communications Center. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee may be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens. Hepatitis B Vaccination is available.

A. Work on shifts performing the duties as the E911 Dispatcher/Jailer and related duties associated with the dispatching of emergency services.

B. Use sound judgement in deciding course of action; handle difficult or emergency situations with or without assistance.

C. Exchange information between multiple service providers and users via telephone, teletype, fax, computer, email and radio.

D. Monitor telephones, radios, E-911 equipment, OLETS terminals, mapping system, CADS, and computers associated with Communications Center. Answer calls for service and ascertain the nature of the call, gather all necessary information to transmit or relay to proper personnel, service, or department.

E. Maintain a log of radio and telephone communications and location of personnel and equipment in the event of an emergency situation. Maintain on-going contact with responding personnel and keep personnel informed of all incoming pertinent information.

F. Maintain official records related to the Communications Center and Jail.

G. Assist in the booking, searches and release of prisoners as needed.

H. Dispatch for emergency responses: broadcast nature, location and time of call. Contact all required personnel in the event of an emergency situation; relay information as required.

I. Maintain the dispatch work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.

J. Maintain a harmonious relationship within the Communications Center, the Police Department, other law enforcement agencies and personnel and the members of the public.

K. Follow all City administrative policies, departmental policy and procedures, Twenty-One Standards of Conduct, department’s mission statement, oath of office and lawful directives and practices. Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.

L. Assist in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures and practices of the Coweta Police Department.

M. Performs security patrols in the jail area.

N. Attend and participates in meetings.

O. Serve as a member of various employee committees as needed.

P. Perform related tasks as required.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. Hand- to-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various equipment. The use of hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms is required. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.