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Summary
The On-Call Emergency Communications Operator (ECO) is a civilian position in which duties and responsibilities are performed under the direction of the Emergency Communications Supervisor. The ECO is responsible for answering both emergency calls and non-emergency calls that come into the dispatch center. Additionally, the ECO will operate a two-way radio system under provisions of the FCC, departmental orders, and dispatch operating standards.
Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities
- Dispatches calls for police service of an emergency and non-emergency nature
- Determines proper response of field units and monitors law enforcement activity
- Acknowledges and records the status of all units assigned to or transmitting on his/her frequency
- Coordinates the movements of law enforcement in the field
- Disseminates information checks on persons, articles and vehicles
- Conducts status checks on law enforcement units in the performance of their duties
- Records call disposition via computer terminal as advised by field units
- Receives telephone calls for police service and administrative needs
- Provides callers with necessary assistance including transferring calls to proper departments, referring callers to proper agencies and giving directions to streets and points of interest
- Receives requests for service from other agency dispatchers and/or officers, takes appropriate action, and logs the information as required
- Interacts in a professional manner with the public and law enforcement agencies
- Checks the status of any unit on traffic stop or any unit where personal safety is a factor
- Monitors and dispatches on police and fire channels
- Maintains a working knowledge of department rules, regulations, and procedures
- Faxes and teletypes information to other law enforcement agencies
- Operates NCIC, FCIC and PALMS computer terminals
- Sends out BOLO requests to field units, logs, and files
- Assists other dispatchers in the performance of their duties
- Notifies Emergency Communications Supervisor of any equipment malfunction or any calls of a serious, unusual, or life-threatening nature
- Performs any other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
- Three years' experience as an Emergency Communications Operator (Law Enforcement experience preferred)
- Experience using Central Square or similar computer aided dispatch systems
- Must have Florida Department of Health Public Safety Telecommunication Certification
Special Qualifications/Preferences
- Valid Florida Driver's license with good driving record required
No benefits associated with on-call employment.