CITY OF OAKWOOD
An Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Class Title: Public Safety Dispatcher

Department/Division:
Public Safety
Reports To: Public Safety Major
Employment Status:
Full-time
Supervises:
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable qualifications:

Completion of secondary education and experience which indicates a knowledge of radio dispatching; FCC rules and regulations; demonstrable ability to communicate in verbal form; multi-task oriented person.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Ohio LEADS certification
CCH certification

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (* indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: FCC rules and regulations; public safety radio dispatching procedures; communications techniques; LEADS computer operations and requirements; data processing techniques and procedures; law enforcement procedures and methods; office practices and procedures; organizational policies and procedures; certification/licensure requirements; records preparation and management; local geographical area.

Skill in: computer operation; word processing; operation of multi-band base radio; LEADS computer terminal; data entry.

Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; handle frequent public contacts in a tactful manner; maintain records according to established procedures; prepare accurate documentation; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; answer routine telephone inquiries; develop and maintain effective working relationships; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; demonstrate excellent hearing and diction.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101: