Dispatcher/Clerk - 3rd Shift

Salary: $15.50 Hourly
Job Type: FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED
Dougherty County Police
The Dougherty County Police Department is hiring on a continuous basis for a Clerk Dispatcher. The purpose of this position is to support to 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.

Answers emergency telephone calls and gathers information to be dispatched.

• Dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls and maintains radio log.
• Types incident and accident reports and transcribes reports prepared by officers in the field.
• Enters and retrieves data on computer database; prepares news release for media.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of clerical or dispatching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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.
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. 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. For full summary objectives and essential duties, please visit the website listed below.
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.
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Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:

• Dental
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Do you have high school diploma or GED equivalent?

Do you have AT LEAST two (2) years of clerical and/or dispatch experience?
Yes, 2+ Years - Clerical Only
Yes, 2+ Years - BOTH Clerical and Dispatch experience
No, clerical or dispatch experience

Do you have a pleasant telephone/radio voice and speak clearly and distinctly?
Can you pass a 30WPM Typing Test?
You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you pass a 30+ Words Per Minute (WPM) Typing Test , which can be taken at ANYTIME before Application Deadline Please note, all typing test are to be taken AT HOME or at a facility, such as a public library, before the closing date of the job vacancy!
You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma/GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to: