Highway Patrol Dispatcher

What You'll Do

As a Dispatcher:

• Receives and transmits radio communications and inputs information into Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
• Dispatches law enforcement and other state agencies and equipment for the purpose of law enforcement, traffic control, accident investigation, motorist assistance & security.
• Operates Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) terminal, receiving & transmitting messages.
• Interprets messages received & routes the information to the appropriate person.
• Maintains radio log.
• Prepares & types reports and correspondence.
• Maintains proper files for correspondence and reports.
• Receives and records telephone calls.
• Responds to calls for service from the public (e.g., crashes, disabled vehicles, OVI).
• Provides information &/or directions.
• Greets and assists visitors to the patrol facility.
• Provides liaison services to the area communities & to the other public service agencies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; reading, writing & speaking English;
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in typing, operating a personal computer & word processing;
• 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations or customer service to include techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Agency Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures;
• 6 mos. exp. in public relations;
• 12 mos. exp. in operation of computer.

Job Skills

• Dispatch
• Technical Skills
• Professional Skills

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Attention to Detail

Agency Contact Name and Information

Greg Hoseus
gehoseus@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Other Locations

• United States of America-OHIO-Erie County
• United States of America-OHIO-Wayne County
• United States of America-OHIO-Miami County
• United States of America-OHIO-Athens County
• United States of America-OHIO-Guernsey County
• United States of America-OHIO-Delaware County
• United States of America-OHIO-Portage County
• United States of America-OHIO-Richland County
• United States of America-OHIO-Clermont County
• United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County
• United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County
• United States of America-OHIO-Madison County
• United States of America-OHIO-Crawford County
• United States of America-OHIO-Wood County
• United States of America-OHIO-Medina County
• United States of America-OHIO-Stark County
• United States of America-OHIO-Clinton County
• United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County
• United States of America-OHIO-Van Wert County
• United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County
• United States of America-OHIO-Scioto County
• United States of America-OHIO-Belmont County
• United States of America-OHIO-Jackson County
• United States of America-OHIO-Warren County
• United States of America-OHIO-Columbiana County
• United States of America-OHIO-Clark County
• United States of America-OHIO-Hancock County
• United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County
• United States of America-OHIO-Mahoning County

Compensation

$27.04 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OSTA

Professional Skills

• Adaptability
• Customer Focus
• Attention to Detail