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Lima Memorial Health System
Communications & Public Safety Dispatcher - Communications
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$47,056 / year median in Ohio
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Functioning within the Health System's mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Communications and Public Safety Dispatcher processes internal and external calls; monitors and coordinates communication of alarms; receives incoming calls for police and security services, dispatches officers as appropriate, and monitors police radio alarms. Documents police and security service requests in an electronic records management and dispatch system. Operates National Crime Information Center (NCIC) console, Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS), a computer aided mobile dispatch system, and multiple interoperable radio consoles; completes forms and maintains accurate records; and performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of LMHS operations.