Position Summary:

Primary purpose is to process and dispatch emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio calls for law enforcement, fire, ambulance, and other emergency medical service and to maintain radio logs, files, and records.

Essential Functions:

Process E911, telephone and radio police, fire, and ambulance calls
Prioritizes and dispatches calls for service to appropriate agency
Maintains logs for all radio traffic
Enters NIBRS (National Incident-Based Reporting System) data
Updates and enters warrant list information
Enters emergency calls for service into a local CAD system
Conducts queries of local, state, and national computer databases
Maintains and updates local computer databases
Assists the E911 Coordinator and Chief of Police
Locates personnel for “after hours” calls
May be appointed as a training officer

Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
College or vocational training desirable.
Computer knowledge required.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations in a professional manner.
One year experience as a dispatcher preferred but not necessary.
Must be free from felony conviction
Must type a minimum of 35 wpm
Must be certified by State of South Dakota
Must pass hearing test
Must be qualified to operate radio console and CAD system

Mobridge Police Department

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