The Emergency Services Dispatcher is a FLSA non-exempt entry-level position under the general supervision of the Emergency Services Dispatch Supervisor.  This position performs critical public contact and communication work necessary for dispatching police, fire, and emergency medical services to emergency and non-emergency situations.  As the first point of contact with the public via the emergency 911 lines and other telephone lines, the employee must obtain information from callers who may be injured, confused, hysterical, frightened, or abused.  The position requires employees to work in highly stressful, emergency situations where injury or death of individuals might occur as a result of an error.

 

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position