Taney County Sheriff's Office (Dispatcher) Employment Opportunity

JOB POSTING
DISPATCHER
TANEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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 s hall 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

RESPONSIBILITIES AND 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
 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: $ 13.77 per hour STATUS: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Taney County is a substance free, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE).
Applications can be obtained at www.taneycounty.org.
For information, please call (417) 546-7285.

Posted: March 3, 2020 Initials: DM