Dispatcher/Telecommunicator

Description This position provides critical assistance to the public through answering both County-wide emergency calls for service as well as administrative calls for the Juneau County Sheriff’s Department and dispatches appropriate Law Enforcement and/or Emergency Medical Services personnel. Provides responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned. 1) Using a computer-aided dispatch system, receives emergency calls for service from the public requesting law enforcement, emergency medical or other service; determines nature and location of emergency, determine priorities, and dispatches necessary emergency units in accordance with established procedures. 2) Transmits and receives messages to and from user agencies via public safety radios, 9-1-1 emergency telephone lines, data terminals and other communications equipment. 3) Maintains contact with all units on duty; maintains status and location of officers. 4) Inquires, enters, updates, interprets, verifies, receives and disseminates information from national, state, and local law enforcement computer networks as requested by user agencies for missing persons, stolen property, warrants and restraining orders; monitor several complex public safety radio frequencies. 5) Provides Basic life support instructions following the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch (NAED), including CPR instructions to citizens until emergency responders arrive on scene. 6) Transmits, receives and monitors multiple radio talk groups to include emergency services, schools, Public Works Department and other law enforcement agencies. 7) Use proper interview questions to obtain information for call entry. 8)Operates the CAD, Siren, Records Management and in-house computer systems. 9)Provide scene safety instructions to callers who are involved in high-risk situations until first responders or law enforcement officers are on scene. 10) Answers non-emergency calls for assistance. 11) Creates and maintain accurate records providing documentation for all events and occurrences within the Communications Center. 12) Monitors weather and other natural disaster conditions and notifies staff and public of hazards. 13) Interprets messages, analyze distances and time periods and communicate the same to others. 14) Provides needed backup to other staff members during periods of absence and during peak workloads as directed. 15) Assumes one or more on-going, specialized assignments such as training officer, terminal security coordination for State/Federal criminal databases, receives cross-training to provide back-up to administrative assistants and office specialists when needed. 16) Attends meetings and events to promote positive public relations. 17) Other duties as assigned. EXPECTATIONS -Interprets and applies Federal, State, municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies. -Attends work regularly and is punctual. -Behaves professionally and presents an appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that align with health and safety standards. -Conducts self in such a way as to reflect positively on the County. -Fosters positive working relationships and accepts new responsibilities. -Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job.