Communication Officer/911 Dispatcher Position Available In Clay, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Communication Officer/911 Dispatcher position in Orange Park, Florida, with the Police Department involves receiving incoming calls, dispatching emergency services, and operating communication equipment. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, valid Florida State Driver's License, and 911 Public Safety Telecommunication Certification. Successful candidates exhibit reliability, dedication, and a collaborative mentality. Join a team committed to providing elite professional services and making a meaningful difference in the community.
Job Description
### Communication Officer/911 DispatcherPolice
- Orange Park, Florida
- ::: {#descriptionWrapper}We exist to provide Town of Orange Park residents with an elite level of professional services.
The mission begins with the Towns motto, Closer to What Matters, and what matters is our people.
We are a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who share the common goal of being the premier government agency in Northeast Florida. We believe that safe neighborhoods, beautiful green spaces, well-kept facilities, clean water, and friendly neighborhood events bringing the community together are just some of the ways Orange Park team members benefit our residents. If you are ready to see the meaningful difference you make in the daily lives of others, you have come to the right place.
Applicants and candidates can see the Towns commitment to our team members through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits plans, supplemental plans, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation options, and evolving employee engagement, development, and advocacy strategies.
The most common traits of successful team members include reliability, dedication to service, and collaborative mentality. We embrace candidates who share in our core values of integrity, accountability, transparency, ethics, and economic stewardship. Come join a team that will definitely bring you closer to what matters.
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, to perform skilled work in receiving incoming calls to the PoliceDepartments Communications Center, including request for police and fire services or information, anddispatch necessary units and equipment for emergency service through the use of telephone, radio, andother communications equipment; and perform related duties as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(other duties may be assigned
- Operate telephone, radio, computer-aided dispatch terminals and other communicationsequipment
- Receives emergency calls which must be properly processed, including the dispatching ofpersonnel and equipment to scenes of police incidents, accidents, rescue operations and otheremergencies
- Answers non-emergency calls for assistance; answers maintenance services emergencies onweekends and holiday
- Answers incoming phone calls; screens and routes calls to appropriate person or office
- Performs a variety of record keeping, filing indexing, and other general clerical work
- Prepares and maintains daily radio and dispatch reports and records.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid Florida State Drivers License
- 911 Public Safety Telecommunication Certification or ability to pass state certification within 6months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and ability to operate Law Enforcement Computer Aided Dispatch, Florida CrimeInformation Center/National Crime Information Center computer system, Windows basedcomputer system
- Ability to quickly learn the operation of the telephone, teletype, radio, computer and other:::
