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Applications
are always being accepted at Hollister Town Hall. An
application is kept on file for one (1) year.
When a job opening occurs all applicable applications
will be reviewed by the department director and/or
supervisor.
The
Hollister Police is seeking applicants for the position
of Police Dispatcher. The position will be a full time
position requiring a minimum of forty hours a week. Some
of the duties are: the taking of emergency 9-1-1 calls,
determining incident types and priorities, and
initiating police action when necessary. Previous
experience as a dispatcher or with emergency
communications is preferred but is not a requirement.
Position requires shift work to cover a 24-hour schedule
including weekends and holidays. Strong computer
skills, multi-tasking ability, decision making ability,
and experience in a law enforcement agency is desirable.
HPD offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits
package. The position starting wage is $19,552.00.
Applicants must complete a Police Department
application and attend an oral interview. Pick up
application at the Police Dept at #1 Gage Drive
Hollister, MO 65672 or contact us at (417) 334-6565 to
have one mailed to you. A completed application is
required for consideration and must be returned to the
Police Department prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, October
12th, 2009.
Requirements
Please refer to the Job Description to view the
requirements for this job.
CITY OF HOLLISTER
JOB TITLE:
POLICE DISPATCHER / COMMUNICATIONS
CLASSIFICATION: HS 06 –
HS 09
REVISION:
October 15, 2008
SUMMARY:
The position of Police
Dispatcher/Communications is a full-time position under
the supervision of the Police Dispatcher/Communications
Supervisor. The position will require a forty (40) hour
workweek with overtime on an emergency basis only. The
employee may be required to maintain a flexible work
schedule in order to accommodate 24/7 shift coverage.
The work schedule is to be set by the
Dispatcher/Communications Supervisor. Dispatchers will
be responsible for receiving complaints from the public
concerning crimes and police emergencies and dispatch
police officers to investigate those complaints.
Dispatchers will also complete numerous administration
duties such as records and filing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
a.
Police
Dispatchers/Communications will be responsible for
answering the phones and dispatching police officers to
calls for service.
b.
Evaluates and
prioritizes emergency and non-emergency police calls for
service.
c.
Transmits and
receives radio and computer (MULES/NCIC) messages.
d.
Assist general
public as needed.
e.
Maintains a
typed log of police / dispatch activities.
f.
Responsible
for general office duties such as records, filing, and
distributing.
g.
Coordinates
any agency emergency request and relays instructions to
the units concerned.
h.
May be
responsible for typing inter-office memos and letters at
the direction of the Dispatcher/Communication Supervisor
or Chief of Police.
i.
Will be
responsible for distributing officer safety information
to on-duty officers.
j.
Contacts
police officers to verify assignment locations and
officer safety issues.
k.
Performs any
other duties as required.
EXAMPLE
OF DUTIES:
-
Receives
emergency and non-emergency calls for service;
prioritizes the calls; dispatches appropriate police
unit (s) to investigate.
- Assist
citizens by phone or visitors at the front desk by
answering inquiries and/or providing accurate
information.
- Relays
pertinent information in a factual and concise manner;
relays instructions or inquiries from remote units.
- Operates
computer terminal to obtain vehicle and criminal record
information; enters data from officer reports to
criminal information system on computer.
- Monitors
Teletype messages and relays important information to
officers.
-
Types report
logs of police/dispatch activities during shift.
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