Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruitment #210409-007445-001
Department | Tampa Police Department |
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Open Date | 4/9/2021 5:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 4/16/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $24.61 - $36.82/hour; $4,265.73 - $6,382.13/month; $51,188.80 - $76,585.60/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Type of Recruitment | Departmental |
Supervises the training of new dispatchers in operation of the communications equipment and in preparation and maintenance of reports; prepares weekly reviews on trainees; completes employee performance evaluations, approves leave requests, and serves as respondent in the grievance procedure; operates communications equipment when necessary.
Assures rapid and efficient flow of information; receives and evaluates calls for service from citizens; advises citizens when calls are not of an emergency nature; researches information for operations personnel.
Relays reported emergencies to operations personnel; expedites flow of information between various divisions/personnel as necessary.
Performs related work as required.
Working knowledge of: radio transmitting equipment operating methods; geographic zone boundaries, city streets, and street conditions; pertinent ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures; the city and its geography; effective communications techniques; effective supervisory and training techniques; records keeping techniques.
Ability to: react quickly, calmly, and rationally in emergencies; speak clearly and communicate effectively; interpret ordinances, regulations, rules, and standard operating procedures in a clear, concise manner; plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public; train new dispatchers; operate various computer applications, teletype, and radio dispatching equipment, when required.
Skill in: the use and care of radio dispatching and related equipment, when required.
State of Florida certification as a Public Safety Tele-communicator.
Positions in Fire require possession and maintenance of EMD certification and are eligible for EMD certification pay.
Possession of a valid drivers license may be required.
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
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