Law Enforcement Communications Dispatcher

Law Enforcement Communications Dispatcher

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Law Enforcement Communications Dispatcher Division: Sheriff's Department

Contact: Supervisor Laura Keene, email: [email protected], phone: 740-345-3690, fax: 740-670-5580

Date Posted: 5/1/2024

Position Location: 783 Irvingwick Drive SW, Heath, Ohio 43056

Position Description

General Duties: Works under general direction and requires working knowledge of radio and computer communication systems to coordinate and manage communications and activity between Licking County Law Enforcement Agencies and other emergency response agencies.

Receives, transmits, and processes radio and computer communications; utilizes Computer Aided Dispatch and radio to dispatch law enforcement personnel; responds to officer and civilian requests; provides assistance as needed.

Operates and monitors multiple computerized telecommunication systems and radio communication systems to transmit and receive messages.

Assists the public by answering emergency calls and coordinating a response, providing first?aid instruction and other emergency assistance.

Routes telephone calls and disseminates information to deputies, law enforcement agencies, and other emergency personnel. Other duties as assigned.

Job Prerequisites

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, U.S. Citizen, valid Ohio Driver's License, High School Diploma or equivalency diploma.

Additional Qualifications: Upon hire, candidate must successfully complete a field training program and become trained and certified in Emergency Police and Medical protocols. Must become CPR certified and LEADS certified.

Application Procedure

Job applications can be obtained by visiting https://lickingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff/employment.htm and downloading the application, or by stopping by the Sheriff's Office and picking up a copy.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate: $26.57 to $30.86 after 3 years.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave and Incentive
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Shift Differential Pay
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Educational Incentive
• PERS Retirement
• Paid on?the?job training including CAD, Emergency Police and Medical Protocols, CPR Certification and LEADS Certification
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Increasing Yearly Longevity Pay after 5 Years

Employment Details

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Type: Hourly

Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.