What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police dispatcher position at Mediabistro?
BenefitsRegent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts;
tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.
Essential dutiesOperating phone systems to process emergency and non-emergency callsPrioritizing callsContacting local Fire and EMS for response to emergenciesProcessing alarmsDispatching officers to calls for service utilizing a radio system and computer-aided-dispatchOperating a multi-screen, multi-computer console to receive and process phone calls, alarms, access control to buildings, building alarms, and surveillance camerasIdentifying, troubleshooting, and reporting equipment malfunctions
Qualifications
Must be 18 years or older and possess a high school diploma and or equivalentMust be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United StatesMust possess valid driver's license and have good driving recordAbility to obtain VCIN certificationAbility to interact with the public and co-workers in a positive and professional mannerExcellent oral and written communication skillsPossess strong manual dexterityAbility to speak clearly, hear, analyze, and react quickly to high stress situationsAbility to interact with management, staff, and the public in a positive mannerAbility to maintain the highest level of confidentialityComputer proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and the InternetAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to sit for extended periods of timeAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and as an effective member of a teamSubmit to pre-employment drug screening, background check and fingerprintingSuccessful completion of the Dispatch academyCommitment to Regent's core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity
Preferred Qualifications
Virginia DCJS Certified Dispatcher, or ability to obtainCPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtainVCIN certified or ability to obtain
Selection Process
The Regent Police Dispatcher selection process is a multi-tiered process. The selection process may include the following components : Dispatcher Sit Along / Communications Center familiarityWritten TestBackground InvestigationPanel Interview *Health PhysicalPsychological Assessment
Special Requirements
Employees must be able to work (days / evenings / midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs.
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Last updated : 2024-05-24
