The base annual wage is generated from a base hourly rate of $20.02 per hour under the standard rotating 12 hour shift schedule. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a 7 day pay cycle. Additional overtime opportunities for shift coverage may be available per departmental policy. These opportunities would provide pay in excess of the estimated base annual wage.

• Performs telecommunicator duties for the Consolidated Dispatch Center, including: receiving emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services (EMS), fire rescue and hazmat response; receiving emergency and non-emergency calls for various government agencies, utility companies and other service agencies; monitoring alarm panels; providing directions and other information to officers in the field; and calling wrecker companies, etc.
• Provides basic medical care instructions over the phone before the medic arrives, such as how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a patient stops breathing; what to do if the patient is having seizures; and how to turn patients onto their sides and make sure their airways are clear if they stop breathing.
• Enters information into the system regarding wanted or missing persons as well as enter stolen items
• Provides routine assistance and information to callers, such as taking messages, providing directions, routing calls, etc. Initiates calls to persons at the request of officers.
• Prepares and maintains dispatch and other department records and documentation.
• Testifies in court as necessary.
• Prepares and submits various reports required by the department, County and regulatory agencies.
• Fields after hour calls for closed offices such as Detectives, County Water, etc.
• Attends training sessions, workshops, meetings, etc., to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Receives, reviews, and responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response as assigned.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, etc.
• May train new employees.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.