Job Summary This is general public safety work involving the responsibility of answering routine and emergency police/fire calls and for associated dispatching necessary police/fire personnel and equipment resources. Job Responsibilities Receives and records all incoming calls and dispatches police/fire department vehicles and personnel as required. Monitors police/fire vehicles as to time and locations. Receives and relays messages, types forms and post general information sheet items. Makes periodic test reading of communications circuits. Maintains all FCIC and NCIC training requirements and records. Performs other related duties as directed Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties in which may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Possess thorough knowledge of dispatching principles and procedures. Considerable knowledge of City boundaries, public facilities, and fire districts Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Possess a Florida Operator license.

EDUCATION

(OR

EQUIVALENT

): High School Diploma or Florida approved GED Required Certification - 911 Safety Telecommunicator Certification within one year of hire.