This position involves responsibility for operating police, fire and emergency medical communication system. The work involves dispatching of emergency personnel, equipment and messages through use of telephones, two-way radios, teletype and computer aided dispatch system. An incumbent in this position must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Work is performed in accordance with established department procedures and requires good judgment in emergency situations.
Direct supervision is received from a supervisor.
Does related work as required. Performs related clerical work, i.e. typing, filing, etc. Dispatching will mean a person who uses two way communication devices to send out vehicles to a destination. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. These questions test your ability to use written directions to code and decode information accurately.