Police Radio Dispatcher II Lateral

About the role

The City of Spokane seeks a Police Radio Dispatcher with one year of continuous experience (full-time or equivalent) and recent employment as a law enforcement radio dispatcher utilizing a Computer Aided Dispatch System.

Responsibilities

• Receives operational calls and messages by police radio, telephone and computer.
• Provides requested information or transmits messages and information to mobile units.
• Dispatches additional police units on trouble calls, as directed.
• Relays messages between mobile units, portable units and other City departments.
• Operates an electronic message recorder.
• Maintains an operational log, monitors other City department radio frequencies, and takes indicated action in an emergency.
• Prepares and maintains necessary reports, records and files.
• Performs extensive operation at computer terminals.
• Receives emergency calls, transferred through 911 operators.
• Dispatches emergency personnel and equipment, in accordance with departmental policy or as directed.
• Enters, updates and receives information, emergency and non-emergency, using the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) computer.
• Maintains radio, telephone and computer contact with other agencies and public safety support organizations.
• Affords assistance in maintaining appropriate radio files.
• Affords assistance in preparation and maintenance of records and reports.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include one year of continuous experience (full-time or equivalent hours) and employed within the last eighteen months as a law enforcement radio dispatcher utilizing a Computer Aided Dispatch System. Equivalencies may be accepted.

Qualifications

We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply. Pre-employment Requirements: Applicants must submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) form. This documentation will be used to conduct a background investigation. Completion of this form is MANDATORY for employment consideration. Applicants are also required to complete a polygraph examination, fingerprinting, and a background investigation prior to appointment, and must obtain ACCESS II certification during the probationary period. Note: Within one year of appointment, employees in this classification must have the ability to type a minimum of 200 keystrokes (40 words) per minute.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Benefits

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Spokane values diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.