Communications Operator (Overnight Shift)

Job Description Job Description Meade County Communications Operator (Overnight Shift) Department: Communications /911 Posting: 25-11 Posting Type: Internal & Open Announcement Closing Date: Open Until Filled Starting Wage: $23.19 hour - Non-Exempt Wage Grade 14 Full Time Position with Benefit Package JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls and for dispatching appropriate personnel. MAJOR DUTIES Answers emergency and non-emergency calls using computerized equipment; identifies the nature of the incident, determines the proper response, and dispatches the correct agency or agencies. Operates, monitors, answers, and dispatches for multiple radio frequencies for Police, Fire Department, EMS, and other agencies, updates responders with new information. Researches, retrieves, and communicates information related to warrants, addresses, name records, phone records, and vehicle records using a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system. Queries, ente...