911 Dispatcher

The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement, fire, and emergency services in compliance with County procedures to assure the safety of law enforcement officers, emergency services personnel and the public. Responsibilities include: Answering incoming emergency and non-emergency calls; interviewing callers and gathering details; prioritizing calls for service and determining appropriate personnel to respond; dispatching emergency responders; relaying pertinent information to law enforcement and emergency services personnel in a concise, organized and understandable manner. Entering and validating stolen vehicles and property; validating license plates and identities of missing and wanted persons. Entering calls for service in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System. Monitoring and maintaining status of patrol units and coordinating ambulances and helicopters. Operating emergency radio for Police, Fire, EMS, Probation, and other emergency responders contacts, Border Patrol Response Rescue Team, Forest Service Search and Rescue, and the Public Works Department when necessary. Running confidential criminal histories; booking pawn and prisoner information for officers and detectives; entering warrant entry and orders of protection. Coordinating mutual aid as required; updating agencies that provide emergency response assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gila County