What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Dispatcher position at PINE COUNTY?
Position: Dispatcher
Location: Pine County Sheriff's Office
Union: AFSCME Corrections/Dispatch Unit
FLSA status: Non-Exempt, Part-time
Essential Functions:
- Answers all 911 emergency and non-emergency calls in the County Dispatch Center.
- Creates calls for service in the CAD (computer aided dispatch) system and determines their level of priority for dispatch.
- Dispatches police, fire, ambulance, and/or air ambulance serves.
- Assists officers with running license plates, driver’s licenses, warrants check, probation checks and criminal histories
- Confirms any outstanding warrants with the appropriate agencies and alerts officers and jail staff.
- Monitors all frequencies on the 800-megahertz radio system and relays information to officers and other agencies as needed; maintains radio contact with all deputies, fire, EMS and other law enforcement personnel such the state patrol, DNR and neighboring counties.
- Enters warrants, missing persons and stolen goods into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC); enters warrants, stolen goods into the Pine County records management system (RMS).
- Assigns E911 addresses when requested by citizens of Pine County; records 911 calls when requested by deputies, secretaries and the county attorney
- Performs monthly Civil Defense Siren Testing and testing of the Pine County Emergency Paging System
- Runs criminal history inquiries, through the BCA, for new permit to purchase and permit to carry guns and renewals.
- Monitors cameras, access doors, and panic alarms for the Pine County Courthouse premise; maintains and updates the 911 phone system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of County and departmental policies, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of map reading and interpretation, CAD documenting, thorough of standard office equipment, Armer radio 800 megahertz radio system, Sentinel 911 phone system; general knowledge of standard office software, Beacon, Odyssey (court software) thorough knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software, Records Management System (RMS) software, PsPortals (browser based public safety program (BCA); ability to make arithmetic calculations; ability to type minimum of 40 wpm; ability to speak clearly and concisely; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to remain calm under pressure; ability to deal with individuals experience stress or trauma; ability to multi-task; general knowledge of Minnesota Offense Code.
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