Taney County Sheriff's Office (Dispatcher) Employment Opportunity

JOB POSTING
Taney County Dispatcher
This position will remain posted until 5:00 p.m. July 15, 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
Must be at least 21 years of age

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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