Dispatcher (Public Safety)

Dispatcher (Public Safety)

Your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to:

1. Incumbent will perform as a radio net controller and transmit and receive law enforcement communications traffic.
2. Operate a multi-frequency and multi-agency radio console with several paging systems, cross-frequency patching, and phone patching.
3. Coordinate, monitor, and assist with operations via telephone and radio between a variety of agencies and personnel.
4. Record and maintain all radio transmissions and significant telephone situations.
5. Determine priority of response and initiate appropriate response of law enforcement.
6. Responsible for operating within a number of public safety computer networks.
7. Gather all pertinent information for the call to determine whether it requires dispatching a vehicle, vessel or aircraft.
8. Perform general clerical duties such as filing, typing, copying, etc.

Department of the Interior