Clerk Dispatcher

Clerk Dispatcher

The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Clerk Dispatcher. The purpose of this position is to support officers and supervisors in the field by continuously monitoring radio/dispatched calls and continuously relaying information. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential tasks include answering emergency telephone calls and gathering information to be dispatched, answering general calls from the public and assisting with information, dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls and maintaining radio log, typing incident and accident reports and transcribing reports prepared by officers in the field, entering and retrieving data on computer database; preparing news release for media, maintaining case number files; processing traffic citations; transcribing detective interviews, and performing related work as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of clerical or dispatching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None. Special certifications and licenses include GCIC/NCIC Certification. Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential safety functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Note: Rotating 12 hour shift work (including nights, weekends, & holidays). Must pass a 30 WPM typing test. In addition to the completed County application and typing test, applicants for law enforcement vacancies must submit copies of: a) Birth Certificate, b) High School Diploma or equivalent, c) Valid Georgia Driver's License, and d) DD 214 military discharge (if applicable) at the time of application. Please secure, complete and return the required supplemental information package with application. Failure to submit the package and copies of the required documents at the time of application will result in non-consideration.

Application deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.

Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and pass background investigation. Dougherty County has a no smoking in the workplace policy in compliance with the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005. Dougherty County provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Equal opportunity employer.