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Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Part-Time Dispatcher
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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.
$46,290 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Part-time dispatcher is responsible for providing radio and telephone communications for the University Police Department and for dispatching calls for assistance to the University Police officers.
A high school diploma and at least 2 years of strong customer service experience. Certification through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Basic Telecommunications class is preferred. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training is preferred or must be able to complete within 30 days of hire. Must have a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. Must live in close proximity to Lander University. A valid driver's license and safe driving history.
Must have great communication and computer skills. Ability to correctly evaluate situations and make good decisions. Ability to deal firmly, yet tactfully, with the public. Ability to interact well with members of the University community as well as with fellow employees. Ability to make decisions independently. Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions during stressful and emergency situations. Work involves operating a multichannel radio console and multi-line telephone system.
A high school diploma and at least 2 years of strong customer service experience. Certification through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Basic Telecommunications class is preferred. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) training is preferred or must be able to complete within 30 days of hire. Must have a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. Must live in close proximity to Lander University. A valid driver's license and safe driving history.
Must have great communication and computer skills. Ability to correctly evaluate situations and make good decisions. Ability to deal firmly, yet tactfully, with the public. Ability to interact well with members of the University community as well as with fellow employees. Ability to make decisions independently. Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions during stressful and emergency situations. Work involves operating a multichannel radio console and multi-line telephone system.