Police Communications Dispatcher
5.
0 Valparaiso, FL Valparaiso, FL Full-time Full-time $16.
40 - $24.
61 an hour $16.
40 - $24.
61 an hour Dispatchers monitor and track the status of police units.
Also called public safety telecommunicators, answer emergency and nonemergency calls.
Police dispatchers typically do the following:
Answer 9-1-1 emergency telephone and alarm system calls.
Determine the type of emergency and its location and decide the appropriate response on the basis of agency procedures.
Relay information to the appropriate first-responder agency.
Coordinate the dispatch of emergency response personnel to accident scenes.
Synchronize responses with other area communication centers.
Keep detailed records of calls.
Dispatchers answer calls from people who need help from police, firefighters, emergency services, or a combination of the three.
They take emergency, nonemergency, and alarm system calls.
Dispatchers must stay calm while collecting vital information from callers to determine the severity of a situation and the location of those who need help.
They then communicate this information to the appropriate first-responder agencies.
Dispatchers keep detailed records of the calls that they answer.
They use computers to log important facts, such as the nature of the incident and the caller's name and location.
Most computer systems detect the location of cell phones and landline phones automatically.
Dispatchers often must instruct callers on what to do before responders arrive.
At other times they may advise callers on how to remain safe while waiting for assistance.
Position requires mostly sitting at assigned workstation for long periods of time, some standing, and walking.
A small percentage of time may be spent lifting or carrying weights up to 20 pounds.
Close working conditions, and periodic loud noise level.
Have limited opportunity to socialize with co-workers or others during shift.
Work within an organization structured on a military model (i.
e.
; chain of command, grooming standards).
Work shift-work with rotating schedules, including weekends, and holidays.
Constant exposure to stress caused by fluctuating workloads, shift changes, rotating assignments, and dealing with people under crisis situations.
Must be age 18 or older.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.
40 - $24.
61 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Overnight shift Overtime Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate:
Valparaiso, FL 32580:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Typing:
1 year (Preferred) Language:
English (Required) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Shift availability:
Overnight Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Valparaiso, FL Valparaiso, FL Full-time Full-time $16.
40 - $24.
61 an hour $16.
40 - $24.
61 an hour Dispatchers monitor and track the status of police units.
Also called public safety telecommunicators, answer emergency and nonemergency calls.
Police dispatchers typically do the following:
Answer 9-1-1 emergency telephone and alarm system calls.
Determine the type of emergency and its location and decide the appropriate response on the basis of agency procedures.
Relay information to the appropriate first-responder agency.
Coordinate the dispatch of emergency response personnel to accident scenes.
Synchronize responses with other area communication centers.
Keep detailed records of calls.
Dispatchers answer calls from people who need help from police, firefighters, emergency services, or a combination of the three.
They take emergency, nonemergency, and alarm system calls.
Dispatchers must stay calm while collecting vital information from callers to determine the severity of a situation and the location of those who need help.
They then communicate this information to the appropriate first-responder agencies.
Dispatchers keep detailed records of the calls that they answer.
They use computers to log important facts, such as the nature of the incident and the caller's name and location.
Most computer systems detect the location of cell phones and landline phones automatically.
Dispatchers often must instruct callers on what to do before responders arrive.
At other times they may advise callers on how to remain safe while waiting for assistance.
Position requires mostly sitting at assigned workstation for long periods of time, some standing, and walking.
A small percentage of time may be spent lifting or carrying weights up to 20 pounds.
Close working conditions, and periodic loud noise level.
Have limited opportunity to socialize with co-workers or others during shift.
Work within an organization structured on a military model (i.
e.
; chain of command, grooming standards).
Work shift-work with rotating schedules, including weekends, and holidays.
Constant exposure to stress caused by fluctuating workloads, shift changes, rotating assignments, and dealing with people under crisis situations.
Must be age 18 or older.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.
40 - $24.
61 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Overnight shift Overtime Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate:
Valparaiso, FL 32580:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Typing:
1 year (Preferred) Language:
English (Required) License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Shift availability:
Overnight Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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