Taney County Sheriff's Office (Dispatcher) Employment Opportunity

JOB POSTING
Taney County Dispatcher
This position will remain posted until 5:00 p.m. June 7, 2019. Must be able to work all shifts in a 24/7
environment, including holidays.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor, the Dispatcher shall answer administrative and
9-1-1 lines; dispatch calls for service to multiple agencies; enter multiple articles into state and federal computer systems;
refer calls to other departments, as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 Answer incoming 9-1-1 and administrative lines professionally and in a timely manner.
 Process, document and determine appropriate response for emergency and non-emergency calls.
 Multi-task in a high call volume, high-stress environment.
 Understand computer aided dispatch (CAD), state and federal (MULES and NCIC), various mapping, radio and
phone systems.
 Deal with difficult and uncooperative callers.
 Dispatch calls for service to multiple law enforcement and fire service agencies.
 Entry and validation of warrants, stolen articles and ex partes.
 Answer, respond and document radio traffic accordingly.

REQUIREMENTS:
 High School Diploma or GED. Experience as a Dispatcher preferred.
 High level of organizational, oral and written communication skills
 Work the floor for dispatch when needed

SALARY: $13.50/hour

STATUS: Full time, 40 hours per week

Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE). Applications can
be obtained at the Human Resources Department or online at www.taneycounty.org. Contact Human
Resources at (417) 546-7237 or ruth.denham@co.taney.mo.us for additional information.

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