Public Safety Dispatcher (PT)

Salary: $21.57 - $28.91 HourlyLocation : Human Resources Department, North Little RockJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 24080Department: Emergency ServicesOpening Date: 07/25/2024Closing Date: ContinuousGeneral Responsibilities Summary EMPLOYEES IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION ARE REQUIRED TO WORK A VARIABLE 5 DAY SHIFT THAT INCLUDES NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, OR HOLIDAYSThe 9-1-1 Center is a 24-hour operation. Receives emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches services in response to the calls. Essential Functions include the following. The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Other duties may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Receives calls for emergency or non-emergency services by telephone or radio; determines the nature and seriousness of the situation and obtains the necessary information by questioning the caller; dispatches the appropriate service to the scene (fire units, police units, wrecker, ambulance, utility company personnel, Red Cross personnel, etc.) Transmits request to the field units giving the location and nature of the call to the appropriate unit within the area or to the nearest available unit, as determined by priorities. Provides additional information to field units dispatched to answer calls; monitors field unit radio reports and requests for information or assistance from field units responding to calls. Maintains a computer log of field unit locations at all times, updating continually. Maintains records/logs of all messages received and/or transmitted. Maintains records of any services or streets that are out of service, reporting to correct department. Assists in maintaining current lists of hospitals, medical services, apartments, shopping centers, and streets in the City. Receives and enters into the computer the clock in/out time for field units. Keeps track of police units working off-duty employment. Takes requests for, retrieves from the computer, and transmits to appropriate field unit, information from the ACIC/NCIC system. Receives and transmits messages to other state public safety agencies via radio or telephone. Tests and monitors communication systems such as telephone, radios, paging systems, national alert warning system, NAWAS weather line, generators, and maintains related records as directed to ensure proper working order. Receives and provides information regarding City services after regular business hours, notifying employees scheduled to be on call of situations requiring a response. Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be at least 21 years of age.Must pass a Public Safety Dispatcher Test.Must have 2 years of North Little Rock Dispatch, Police, or Firefighter experience; or 2 years of public safety dispatch experience that includes some use of Southern Software CAD.Must have Basic Telecommunicator Certification through APCO or the State of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months. Must be ACIC Level 1 certified or have the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of being hired. Application Requirements The complexity, guidelines, supervisory controls, and supervision responsibilities described below are representative of this position. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:The work is closely controlled, either by a supervisor or the structured nature of the work. For both one-of a kind and repetitive tasks the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. The worker consults with the supervisor as needed on all matters not specifically covered in the original instructions or guidelines. The supervisor reviews most work. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:None. COMPLEXITY:The work includes various duties involving different and unrelated processes and methods; the decision regarding what needs to be done depends upon the analysis of the subject, phase, or issues involved in each assignment, and the chosen course of action may have to be selected from many alternatives; the work involves conditions and elements that must be identified and analyzed to discern interrelationships. GUIDELINES:A number of specific guidelines are available; judgment is used in locating and selecting the most appropriate guidelines; minor deviations can be made in specific cases; significant deviations are referred to the supervisor. The employee rarely makes any decisions that affect persons or situations beyond the scope of his/her job.There are no earned benefits for City of North Little Rock part-time employees.01 Are you at least 21 years of age or older? Yes No 02 Do you have 2 years of North Little Rock Dispatch, Police, or Firefighter experience; or 2 years of public safety dispatch experience that includes some use of Southern Software CAD? Yes No 03 Do you have a Basic Telecommunicator Certification through APCO or the State of Arkansas, or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months? Yes No 04 Are you ACIC Level 1 certified or do you have the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of being hired? Yes No 05 Have you had any misdemeanor convictions in the last five (5) years? Yes No 06 If you answered Yes, please list the offense and the year. If you answered No, please put N/A. 07 Have you ever had any felony convictions? Yes No 08 Have you had any DWI/DUI convictions or arrest in the past two (2) years? Yes No 09 I acknowledge that I must pass a Public Safety Dispatcher Test in order to be considered for the position. Yes No Required Question