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· Dispatches police mobile units by radio in response to requests for services according to established priorities and procedures.

· Dispatches emergency and lifesaving equipment as needed throughout St. Louis County.

· Operates an 800 MHZ radio system to maintain constant contact with officers on a main radio channel, utilizing a headset worn over the head.

· Operation of Motorola radio consolette.

· Monitors a variety of radio channels through multiple speakers to maintain contact with local and statewide agencies for police or fire/ambulance dispatch while maintaining operation of main radio channel.

· Provides radio service to all mobile units.

· Monitors, and operates as needed, radio system IO channels.

· Provides criminal history information, vehicle information and driver’s license information.

· Utilizes approved crime networking software to locate information needed to send police, assist police or track calls for service as requested.

· Maintains location and status of all mobile units with computer aided dispatch terminals and multiple mapping systems.

· Operates emergency siren warning system to notify schools, hospitals and other public places of emergency weather information.

· Operation of telephone computer software, without a traditional desktop phone, utilizing a headset worn over the head.

· Answers emergency telephone lines and obtains detailed information necessary to dispatch proper emergency assistance.

· Answers non-emergency telephone lines and responds to inquiries from citizens and agencies as well as members of the Department.

· Determines location of emergency calls and uses the Emergency Call works Program to route calls to the proper agency as needed.

· Investigates the details of criminal incidents being reported through interview at the point of initial contact for all crimes reported by phone.

· Performs related work as required.

 

Requirements:

AGE REQUIREMENT: Eighteen (18) years of age at the time of appointment.

RESIDENCY: No residency requirement. Must be a citizen of the United States or must possess a valid work permit and must submit an application for United States citizenship when eligible.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Educational requirements and skills will be determined by the position classification.

ARREST RECORD: Must be free from conviction of a Felony. A Class “A” Misdemeanor conviction will be cause for immediate dismissal from the process, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.

MILITARY: Must not have a “Dishonorable” discharge or “Bad Conduct” discharge if having served in the military. All “Other Than Honorable” discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.