312 Esplanade Street
Hollister, MO 65672
 Mailing Address: PO Box 638
Hollister, MO 65673
417-334-3262

 

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

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION

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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312 Esplanade Street
Hollister, MO 65672
 Mailing Address: PO Box 638
Hollister, MO 65673
417-334-3262