Taney County Sheriff's Office (Dispatcher) Employment Opportunity

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 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

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 o f age

SALARY: $ 14.73 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: M arch 16, 2021 Initials: DM