Dispatcher
Description:
Required Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years ofage at the time of application
High school diploma, GEDcertification or equivalent
A valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
Two years working experiencein law enforcement dispatching
Louisiana POST Certification
Responsibilities
Adhere to the policies andprocedures of the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office.
Maintain professionalconduct at all times.
Answer multiple phone linesprofessionally from a variety of sources including 911.
Transferring calls to thenecessary department or individual
Handle all radio traffic andlogging information in computer-aided dispatch (CAD), monitor GPS vehicletracking system, and deputies working off-duty details.
Input and receiveinformation from NCIC
Report all unusualoccurrences, accidents, or safety hazards to supervisors
Strictly adhere to policiessafeguarding confidentiality
Benefits
The minimum hourly rate ofpay for this position is $13.61/hr
Postsecondary education andLaw enforcement or Dispatch experience will be taken under consideration inrespect to the hourly rate of pay.
Eligible for paid overtime
Employer paid Health,Vision, Dental and Life insurance for full time employees
Vacation and Sick time after1 year of continuous employment
Eligible for additionalleave when scheduled on an office holiday
Important information
There is no guarantee thateveryone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will beavailable to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
Resumes WILL NOT be acceptedin lieu of a completed application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
This is a 24-hourfacility. Applicants will be required towork shift work. The Jefferson DavisParish Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does notdiscriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability. No CivilService test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
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