The job of telecommunicator can be very stressful and difficult.
Telecommunications have to be very responsible.
This job requires dispatching of emergency and non-emergency calls as timely and accurately as possible. Employees in this classification are expected to perform recurring tasks independently, accurately, and quickly, referring to an Emergency Communications Supervisor only when a difficult or unusual problem exists. Operates law enforcement computer equipment to access, obtain, and relay information concerning wanted persons, mission persons, stolen property, vehicle registrations, drivers licenses, etc. from National, State, County, and local computer systems. Operates computer equipment associated with dispatching proper law enforcement personnel to a wide range of emergency and service calls throughout the area. Enters data relevant to law enforcement services, activities and status, into one or more computer systems.