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SupportFinity™

Communications Officer

SupportFinity™, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview SUMMARY: Under general supervision; performs highly responsible, specialized work in the daily operation of the Nogales Police Department Public Safety Communications Center.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision and direction of the Communications Supervisor or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise supervision over Public Safety Dispatchers in the absence of the Communications Supervisor.

Duties And Responsibilities Essential duties may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. The listed duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive; they are listed only as general illustrations of the various types of work to be performed and of expected responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities not included are not excluded if they are similar, related, necessary, or logical in relation to the position.

Receives and dispatches 911 and routine calls for service; logs call assignments

Prioritizes calls for service and dispatches the appropriate number of agency officials for response

Monitors status of units in the field for availability and officer safety

Operates police/fire/medical radio and equipment

Provide emergency first aid or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructions, if required

Logs and documents general information; performs data entry into automated systems

Enters, modifies, confirms, and clears records including warrants, restraining orders, stalking orders, stolen property, and runaway juveniles updates

Conducts local, state and national system searches

Regularly queries other computer databases and systems to perform warrant checks, vehicle registration updates, and driver license information

Relays various information within the Department and other law enforcement agencies

Develops and maintains statistical data

Files various documents

Performs general office duties as assigned

Supports the relationship between the City of Nogales and the general public

Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge Of

City policies and procedures

Pertinent local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations

Law enforcement telecommunications systems

Communications Center operations

City streets and general geography

Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures

Skill In

Using initiative, discretion and judgment within established procedures guidelines and rules

Defining problems; establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions

Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment

Recordkeeping

Multi-tasking

Providing efficient customer service

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, external public agencies, and the general public

Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing

Operating a personal computer and various software applications

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred Qualification(s)

Three (3) years of responsible Police Communications or Records experience

Spanish Language fluency

License And Certification Requirements

Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Terminal A certification

Public Safety Operator training program certification

Special Requirements

Successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph examination

Must be a U.S. Citizen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both in an office environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.

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