Public Safety Dispatcher- POLICE- (Provisional)

An incumbent to a position in this class is responsible for operating the public safety communication system in the Department of Police. The Public Safety Dispatcher operates a telephone, radio, computer, Automatic Vehicle Locater (AVL) and related equipment, to dispatch police personnel and equipment to scenes of crimes, accidents and other emergencies. Incumbents must be able to function calmly under stress, and take appropriate action swiftly. They must exercise sound judgment, alertness and responsiveness in emergency situations. Work is performed under direct supervision from a higher level police official an in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision is not a function of this position. Receives information regarding various incidents requiring police, fire or EMS attention emergencies, i.e. fires, robberies, stolen vehicles, missing persons, etc. Operates radio equipment to dispatch police personnel and equipment; -dispatches vehicles and personnel for routine and emergency service calls; -maintains continuous status and location records of police, fire and emergency vehicles; Operates computer terminal, AVL, to retrieve information and relay same as