Public Safety Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatcher Position The major duties of the Public Safety Dispatcher position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as a dispatcher for the US Park Police, applying in-depth knowledge of dispatch operating systems, databases, and equipment, as well as knowledge of dispatch policies and past practices to isolate and solve unusual and difficult technical problems. Performs dispatch and call taking services for a wide variety of complex public safety related incidents and operations. Coordinates rescue, ambulance, and helicopter operations, etc., of various agencies. Receives and evaluates emergency calls for service. Provides dispatch support to law enforcement activities. Queries & relays wants, warrants, drive and vehicle status, Be on the Lookout (BOL), and Attempt to Locate (ATL) information for law enforcement contact and investigations. Serves as a certified operator of National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Communications System (NLETS), and state criminal information networks (i.e., ACCESS, TLETS, VCIN, etc). Monitors a variety of alarm systems including intrusion, fire, robbery, panic, and maintenance related systems. Analyze alarms. Ensures appropriate response. Reports on alarm systems troubles. Assists law enforcement officers with investigations. Pay Information: A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. GS-6 range: $56,767 to $73,796 per year GS-7 range: $63,081 to $82,007 per year GS-8 range: $69,860 to $90,814 per year Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.