Communications Officer - Dispatch - Baldwin County Sheriff's Office - Baldwin County, AL

 

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing skilled work processing emergency and non-emergency calls received via radio and telephone. Work involves dispatching law enforcement and other emergency units by radio in response to requests for service, providing confidential criminal history data through a computer system, maintaining the status and location of mobile units and personnel. Work is reviewed for timeliness of response, appropriateness of response and adherence to established procedures and priorities.

WORKING  CONDITIONS

Works in enclosed spaces for extended periods of time. Work is in an office setting, which requires long periods of sitting. Work involves being able to use multiple electronic devices at one time. Works in a mentally stressful environment. Work includes rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and may require unforeseen overtime.