Part-time Dispatcher

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By Press release submission

Jan 15, 2023

Summary

Dispatching of police, medical and fire services on a county-wide basis. Calls for services received from various police agencies and E911 system. Operate police radio system, national crime computer system, E911 computer system and other small business machines. Receive, secure and disseminate information to and from police officers, police agencies, citizens and other emergency public agencies. Performs other duties, as required. Including, but not limited to, miscellaneous Boone County Jail Duties. i.e. searches, change-outs etc.

"BOONE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

Essential Functions

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
Ability to take initiative.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently with little direct supervision.
Ability to problem - solve.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to concentrate in a diverse work setting.
Sound judgment and decision – making abilities.
Good time management skills.
Ability to function under high stress.
Ability to follow directions correctly.
Test weather sirens in Madrid, Ogden, Boone, and Rural Boone County towns on the first Monday of every month.
Test Pages nightly at 1800 hours for all agencies in Boone County.
Perform monthly validations of records maintained within the State and NCIC systems, required by Technology Services and the Department of Public Safety.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

Extensive periods of sitting.
Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
Constant reaching, dexterity, talking, hearing, near and far sight acuity, depth perception, concentration, judgment and writing ability.
Intermittent handling, feeling, depth perception and field of vision. Must be able to see in color.
Moderate exposure to wet and or humid conditions, noise intensity level, confined spaces and dirt / dust.
Pressure / stress of receiving / transmitting telecommunications messages.
On occasion messages may be of “shocking” nature.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK

By submitting this application I do hereby authorize a review of and full disclosure of all records concerning myself to any duly authorized agent of the Boone County Sheriff's Office, whether the said records are of a public, private or confidential nature, including criminal histories.

The intent of this authorization is to give my consent for full and complete disclosure of records of educational institutions; financial or credit institutions, including records of loans, the records of commercial or retail credit agencies (including credit reports and/or ratings), and other financial statements of records whenever filed; medical and mental health treatment and/or consultation, including hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and the U.S. Veteran's Administration; employment and pre-employment records, including background reports, efficiency ratings, complaints or grievances filed by or against me; and the recollections of attorneys at law, or of other counsel, representing me in any case, either criminal or civil, in which I presently have, or have had an interest.

I understand that any information obtained by a personal history background investigation which is developed directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, upon this release authorization will be considered in determining my suitability for employment by the Boone County Sheriff's Office. I also certify that any person(s) who may furnish such information in good faith concerning me shall not be held accountable for giving this information, and I do hereby release said person(s) from any and all liability which may be incurred as a result of furnishing such information. I further release the Boone County Sheriff's Office from any and all liability which may be incurred as a result of collecting such information.

I HEREBY SWEAR AND AFFIRM THAT EACH STATEMENT AND ALL INFORMATION IN OR SUPPLEMENTING THIS APPLICATION (PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL EVALUATION) ARE COMPLETE, TRUE AND ACCURATELY RECORDED TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. i UNDERSTAND THAT PROVIDING FALSE, MISLEADING AND/OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON THIS APPLICATION ARE GROUNDS FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE SELECTION PROCESS OR DISCHARGE IF DISCOVERED SUBSEQUENT TO EMPLOYMENT.

A photo copy and/or fax of this release form will be valid as an original thereof, even though the said photocopy/fax does not contain an original signature.