Dispatcher/Telecommunicator
Watertown Police Dept
Agency City
Watertown
,
Agency State
Wisconsin
We'd love for you to join our Team! Dispatchers are a crucial part of first responder services. You will get to do all of the following for the City of Watertown while establishing or continuing your career!
Reason for Announcement:
Responsibilities:
Dispatch police and fire personnel for emergency and non-emergency calls using radio dispatch equipment. Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and respond appropriately to each. Create, enter, update, and maintain records in the records management system (RMS). Effectively operate computer systems including but not limited to; Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, TIME system, CIB and NCIC, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office systems, computerized mapping systems and access the internet to navigate land system and court information records.
Lateral Transfer Program Details:
The opportunity to begin at a higher pay scale is available for those with comparable career experience.
Salary:
Benefits:
- Clothing Allowance
- Deferred Compensation
- Dental
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Wisconsin Retirement Fund
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform essential functions of this position
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Clear and concise speech
- Driver's license
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
- No felony convictions
- React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
- U.S. citizen
- Minimum Age:
Minimum Age18
- Ability to keyboard/type words per
minute:
Ability to keyboard/type words per minute40
Education Requirements:
Notes:
- Background Check
- Drug Screening
- Medical Examination
- Oral Interviews
- Psychological Examination
- Written Exam
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
106 Jones St
Watertown, WI 53094
United States