Dispatcher - Open Until Filled

Join Our Team and Experience the Benefits of Working for Beaver County! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including:

· Paid Time Off including sick and vacation with 13 paid holidays annually

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Participation in the Utah Retirement Systems with significant employer contributions and 401k match to secure your future

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level technical duties involving use of radio and phone equipment to dispatch various emergency response agencies, including Beaver County Sheriff and Deputies, fire, EMS, animal control, fish & game and search & rescue in response to county and community emergency and assistance calls.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Dispatch Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives and prioritizes all emergency and non-emergency requests for service and for dispatching appropriate service providers in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of The Beaver County Sheriff's Office.
• Provides community and public safety, operating 24/7 including night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Dispatchers require the use of computer technology, which requires a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, and multi-tasking.
• Work involves the exercise of independent judgment in receiving and transmitting law enforcement, fire, emergency medical, and other emergency services information by emergency radio, telephone, and computer and determining what actions are necessary based on the call.
• Uses a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system to create and maintain electronic records and logs of activity.
• Uses Emergency Medical Dispatch for medical emergencies that may include life saving measures given over the phone/radio when necessary.
• Receives, transmits, and monitors multiple radio channels to inform involved officers with call information and any updates necessary.
• Keeps and maintains records on location of on duty officers and emergency personnel at all times.
• Requests, receives, and disseminates public, private, and confidential data linked to state, federal, interstate, and local law enforcement systems, including driver and motor vehicle checks, stolen property checks, missing persons, criminal histories, and
• other restricted data files.
• Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time. This may include overtime.
• Performs other related duties as required.