Communications Dispatcher I (1704) - Citywide - (C00467)
Core
Operates communications equipment to dispatch mobile field units, transmit information, and coordinate emergency responses for city departments.
Role type
Entry-level communications dispatcher
Builds
Dispatches mobile units and equipment to specific work locations for traffic control, citing, towing, and emergency services
Domain
Public safety / Emergency services
Required skills
Two-way radio base station operation, multi-line telephone operation, map reading and navigation, data entry and logging, emergency call handling, inter-agency coordination
Responsibilities
Operates communications equipment to receive and transmit messages; verifies and evaluates message accuracy; dispatches mobile units to specific locations; records essential information from radio and telephone communications; coordinates emergency procedures with various city departments; transmits alarm information to supervisors.
Seniority
Entry-level