Dodge's Agway
911 Communications Officer - Part Time
Dodge's Agway, Juneau, Wisconsin, United States, 53039
Status: Part Time, Non-ExemptStarting Wage Range: $24.82/hr. - $27.32/hr. Position Open Until Filled
Please submit Cover Letter & Resume with application
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUsing a computer-aided dispatch system, receives emergency calls for service from the public requesting law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, or other service; determines nature and location of emergency, determines priorities, and dispatches necessary emergency units in accordance with established procedures.Transmits and receives messages to and from user agencies via public safety radios, 9-1-1 emergency telephone lines, data terminals, and other communications equipment.Maintains contact with all units on duty; maintains status and location of law enforcement, and fire units.Monitors activities of office staff as well as other emergency service providers and takes appropriate action toward aiding any person exposed to danger or any situation where danger might be impending.Inquires, enters, updates, interprets, verifies, receives, and disseminates information from National, State, and local law enforcement computer networks as requested by user agencies for missing persons, stolen property, and restraining orders; monitors several complex public safety radio frequencies.Operates public safety communications systems, radio dispatch consoles, and other associated equipment.Maintains contact with callers when required.Provides Basic life support instructions following the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch (NAED).Provides scene safety instructions to callers who are involved in high risk situations until first responders or law enforcement officers are on scene.Answers non-emergency calls for assistance.Creates and maintains accurate record and transactions and enters into the RMS, providing documentation for all events and occurrences within the Communications Center.Interprets messages, analyzes distances and time periods, and communicate the same to others.Assists with training, direction, coordination, and evaluation of the activities of trainees.Provides needed backup to other staff members during periods of absence and during peak workloads as directed.Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIESAbility to use GPS and GIS data relating to county landmarks, roads, and businesses.Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system functions, call types, and codes; knowledge of proper call entry for service Law Enforcement and Fire sides of dispatch system.Ability to learn other agencies working in conjunction with 911 system.Knowledge of County Paging system for Fire/EMS services and resources available for various agencies served by the County.Ability to think and act quickly, accurately, and calmly in emergency/stressful situations and handle traumatic details/information related to service calls.Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provision of Open Records laws and other applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.The employee must have the ability to testify in court as a credible and trustworthy witness.PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.Work has standard vision requirements.Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.Work has no exposure to environmental conditions.Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting (e.g. business office, light traffic).May require communicating with persons who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing threatening conditions.
Please submit Cover Letter & Resume with application
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUsing a computer-aided dispatch system, receives emergency calls for service from the public requesting law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, or other service; determines nature and location of emergency, determines priorities, and dispatches necessary emergency units in accordance with established procedures.Transmits and receives messages to and from user agencies via public safety radios, 9-1-1 emergency telephone lines, data terminals, and other communications equipment.Maintains contact with all units on duty; maintains status and location of law enforcement, and fire units.Monitors activities of office staff as well as other emergency service providers and takes appropriate action toward aiding any person exposed to danger or any situation where danger might be impending.Inquires, enters, updates, interprets, verifies, receives, and disseminates information from National, State, and local law enforcement computer networks as requested by user agencies for missing persons, stolen property, and restraining orders; monitors several complex public safety radio frequencies.Operates public safety communications systems, radio dispatch consoles, and other associated equipment.Maintains contact with callers when required.Provides Basic life support instructions following the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch (NAED).Provides scene safety instructions to callers who are involved in high risk situations until first responders or law enforcement officers are on scene.Answers non-emergency calls for assistance.Creates and maintains accurate record and transactions and enters into the RMS, providing documentation for all events and occurrences within the Communications Center.Interprets messages, analyzes distances and time periods, and communicate the same to others.Assists with training, direction, coordination, and evaluation of the activities of trainees.Provides needed backup to other staff members during periods of absence and during peak workloads as directed.Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIESAbility to use GPS and GIS data relating to county landmarks, roads, and businesses.Knowledge of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system functions, call types, and codes; knowledge of proper call entry for service Law Enforcement and Fire sides of dispatch system.Ability to learn other agencies working in conjunction with 911 system.Knowledge of County Paging system for Fire/EMS services and resources available for various agencies served by the County.Ability to think and act quickly, accurately, and calmly in emergency/stressful situations and handle traumatic details/information related to service calls.Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within the provision of Open Records laws and other applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.The employee must have the ability to testify in court as a credible and trustworthy witness.PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.Work has standard vision requirements.Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.Work has no exposure to environmental conditions.Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting (e.g. business office, light traffic).May require communicating with persons who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing threatening conditions.