Part-Time Clerk Dispatcher

Essential Tasks

• Answers emergency telephone calls and gathers information to be dispatched.
• Answers general calls from the public and assists with information.
• Dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls and maintains radio log.
• Typifies incident and accident reports and transcribes reports prepared by officers in the field.
• Enters and retrieves data on computer database; prepares news release for media.
• Maintains case number files; processes traffic citations; transcribes detective interviews.
• Performs related work as assigned.

  Minimum Qualification

  • A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Two (2) years of clerical or dispatching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Computer experience.
  • Pass a 30WPM Typing Test.

  Supplemental Information

  • Physical Demands: Sedentary work involving walking or standing some of the time and involving exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
  • Unavoidable Hazards: None.
  • Special Certifications and Licenses: GCIC/NCIC Certification.
  • ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.
  • Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County.
  • Rotating 12 Hour Shift Work (Including nights, weekends, & holidays).
  • Must Pass a 30 WPM Typing Test.
  • Additional Documentation Required: Copies of Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or equivalent, Valid Georgia Driver’s License, and DD 214 military discharge (if applicable) at the time of application.
  • Application Deadline: Continuous until no longer posted.
  • Essential Safety Functions: Complies with established policies, procedures and safe work practices; follows safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor; wears and maintains all personal protective equipment required for their job; reports any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Dougherty County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package including Life, Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Retirement, Paid Holidays, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation.
  • Drug and Alcohol Screening: Successful applicants must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening.
  • Background Investigation: Successful applicants must pass a background investigation.
  • No Smoking Policy: Dougherty County has a no smoking policy in compliance with the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005.
  • Reasonable Accommodations: Dougherty County provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Success Factors: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; At least two (2) years of clerical and/or dispatch experience; Computer experience; Pass a 30WPM Typing Test.